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How do you spell Similar?

Correct spelling

similar

SIMIL + AR. Ends in AR, not ER.

Why is similar spelled this way?

AR ending, not ER. From Latin similis, meaning like or resembling. The word shares its root with simulate and simultaneous.

Common misspellings of similar

similersimiliarsimiliarsimmiler

Example

The two paintings look very similar.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell similar?+
The correct spelling is "similar". SIMIL + AR. Ends in AR, not ER.
Is it similer or similar?+
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