No. 960 in Italian
simile
Similar; alike.
In a sentence
Questo risultato è molto simile a quello che mi aspettavo.
This result is very similar to what I expected.
simile is used here as an adjective meaning 'similar' to describe the closeness in character or appearance between two things.
Mi piacerebbe acquistare un vestito simile al tuo.
I would like to buy a dress similar to yours.
simile is used as an adjective to express likeness or resemblance to something that exists.
Simile esperienza mi ha insegnato molto.
Such experience has taught me a lot.
simile is used in a figurative sense to mean 'such' or 'of that kind,' modifying the noun 'esperienza' to indicate a type.
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