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| Main Entry: |
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| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | corresponding, equal |
| Synonyms: | analogous, comparable, coordinating, double, duplicate, equivalent, identical, like, paired, parallel, same, twin |
| Antonyms: | different, uncorrespondent, unequal |
| Main Entry: | approximate |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | similar |
| Synonyms: | alike, analogous, close, comparable, like, matching, near, relative, resembling, verging on |
| Antonyms: | dissimilar, exact, same |
| Main Entry: | comparative |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | approximate, close to |
| Synonyms: | allusive, analogous, approaching, by comparison, comparable, conditional, connected, contingent, contrastive, correlative, corresponding, equivalent, in proportion, like, matching, metaphorical, near, not absolute, not positive, parallel, provisional, qualified, related, relative, restricted, rivaling, similar, vying, with reservation |
| Notes: | positive is the ordinary form of a word, with comparative conveying the sense of greater intensity of the adjective and superlative reflecting the greatest intensity of the adjective |
| Antonyms: | unequal, unlike |
| Main Entry: | consistent |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | agreeing, compatible |
| Synonyms: | accordant, according to, agreeable, all of a piece, coherent, conforming with, congenial, congruous, consonant, equable, harmonious, like, logical, matching, sympathetic |
| Antonyms: | disagreeing, incompatible, inconsistent, unfitting, unsuitable |
| Main Entry: | equal |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | alike |
| Synonyms: | according, balanced, break even, commensurate, comparable, coordinate, correspondent, corresponding, double, duplicate, egalitarian, equivalent, evenly matched, fifty-fifty, homologous, identic, identical, indistinguishable, invariable, level, look-alike, matched, matching, one and the same, parallel, proportionate, same, same difference, spit and image, stack up with, tantamount, to the same degree, two peas in pod, uniform, unvarying |
| Antonyms: | different, not alike, unequal, unlike, unmatched, variable, varying |
| Main Entry: | even |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | flat, uniform |
| Synonyms: | alike, balanced, consistent, constant, continual, continuous, direct, equal, flush, homogenous, horizontal, level, matching, metrical, parallel, planate, plane, plumb, proportional, regular, right, same, smooth, square, stabile, stable, steady, straight, surfaced, true, unbroken, unchanging, undeviating, unfluctuating, uninterrupted, unvaried, unvarying, unwavering, unwrinkled |
| Antonyms: | broken, different, disparate, irregular, rough, uneven |
| Main Entry: | even |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | commensurate; having no advantage |
| Synonyms: | balanced, coequal, comparable, coterminous, drawn, equal, equalized, equivalent, even-steven, exact, fifty-fifty, horse to horse, identical, level, matching, neck and neck, on a par, parallel, proportional, proportionate, same, similar, smack in the middle, square, tied, uniform |
| Antonyms: | irregular, unequal, uneven |
| Main Entry: | even |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | fair, impartial |
| Synonyms: | balanced, disinterested, dispassionate, equal, equitable, fair and square, honest, just, matching, nonpartisan, square, straightforward, unbiased, unprejudiced |
| Antonyms: | biased, partial, unfair |
| Main Entry: | harmonious |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | agreeable, corresponding; friendly |
| Synonyms: | accordant, adapted, amicable, balanced, compatible, concordant, congenial, congruous, consonant, coordinated, cordial, dulcet, euphonious, harmonic, harmonizing, in accord, in chorus, in concert, in harmony, in step, in tune, in unison, like, matching, mellifluous, melodic, melodious, mix, musical, of one mind, on same wavelength, peaceful, rhythmical, silvery, similar, simpatico, sonorous, suitable, sweet-sounding, symmetrical, sympathetic, symphonic, symphonious, tuneful |
| Antonyms: | cacophonous, disagreeable, discordant, dissonant, harsh, inharmonious, opposed, unfriendly, unlike |
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