Pronunciation: /əˈnæləɡəs/
adjective comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared
A1 Apples and oranges are analogous in that they are both fruits.
A2 The relationship between a teacher and student can be analogous to that of a parent and child.
B1 The concept of supply and demand in economics is analogous to the law of cause and effect.
B2 The structure of a plant cell is analogous to that of an animal cell.
C1 The behavior of electrons in an atom is analogous to planets orbiting the sun.
C2 The process of evolution in biology is analogous to the development of language in linguistics.
formal The concept of supply and demand in economics is analogous to the law of cause and effect in physics.
informal Learning a new language is analogous to learning how to ride a bike - it takes practice and patience.
slang Trying to fix a car engine without knowing anything about cars is like trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded - it's analogous to a hopeless situation.
figurative Her smile was analogous to a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, brightening up the room instantly.
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