Also vs Similarly

Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.

Also

Top 1000 (très courant)A1adverb

Similarly

Top 2000 (courant)B1adverb
Le plus courant: Also
 AlsoSimilarly
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈɔːlsəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɔːlsəʊ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɪmələli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsɪmələrli/"]/
Sensin addition to something elseIn the same way or manner.
ExempleShe's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian.It is a little cheaper than other similarly sized cars.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRA1B1
Nature grammaticaleadverbadverb
Collocationsalso known as, also includes, can also besimilarly structured, similarly situated, similarly motivated
Antonymesotherwise, differentlydifferently, unlike
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'too' — both mean similar things but are used differently., 'Also' placed incorrectly in sentences — it generally goes before the main verb.'Similarly' is sometimes incorrectly used to start a sentence without a clear comparison., Learners may confuse 'similarly' with 'simile', confusing comparative language with figurative language., Overusing 'similarly' in a paragraph can lead to redundancy.
Notes d'usageUse 'also' to add information. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it at the beginning of sentences in very formal writing.Use 'similarly' to compare two ideas or situations. It is best used in analytical or formal writing. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler phrases like 'also' might fit better.

Questions fréquentes : Also vs Similarly

Quelle est la différence entre Also et Similarly ?

Also: in addition to something else Similarly: In the same way or manner.

Lequel est le plus courant : Also et Similarly ?

Also est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Also et Similarly sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Also: A1, Similarly: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Puis-je utiliser Also et Similarly de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Also et Similarly sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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