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Analagous

Definition: Similar or comparable in certain respects.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Having analogy; showing a likeness or similarity.

Example Sentence 1: The relationship between a teacher and a student could be seen as analagous to that of a guide and a traveler.

Example Sentence 2: The way a computer processes information is analagous to how the human brain works.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A word or phrase that is analogous to another.

Example Sentence 1: "Time flies" is an analagous expression to convey how quickly time passes.

Example Sentence 2: In the sentence "His laughter was music to her ears," "music" is analagous to his laughter.

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