Part One: Similarity
Here are some words commonly used to show similarities:
- Like
- Both
- Similarly
Each of the three is used in slightly different ways. Like is a preposition and is directly followed by a noun/phrase, but not a clause. Similarly is an adverb and is followed by a clause. When comparing or contrasting, the word both is typically followed by two nouns joined with the word and (both New York and Tokyo), a plural noun (both cities) or a phrase (both of the cities).
- Like New York, Tokyo is a vibrant city with lots of things to do and see.
- Both Tokyo and New York are cultural centres.
- New York has some of the best food in the world; similarly, Tokyo has tons of incredible restaurants.
Part Two: Difference
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