Meaning & use
analogous
Similar in certain respects, allowing a useful comparison even though the two things are otherwise different.
See it in a sentence
The heart's function is analogous to a pump, moving blood continuously through the body's vessels.
Learning to type is analogous to learning to ride a bike, since both need repeated practice.
A note on using this word
Analogous is usually followed by 'to' and signals a partial resemblance useful for explanation, not an exact match.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
dissimilar
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