Analogous
mediumNeutral toneuh-NAL-uh-gus
adjective
Definition
Comparable in certain respects; similar
Memory hook
ANALOG-ous: An ANALOGY draws parallels -- analogous things are similar.
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Examples
“The human heart is analogous to a pump.”
“The situation is analogous to what happened last year.”
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“The human heart is ______ to a pump.”
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GRE Tip
Analogous is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "comparable" or "parallel" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "dissimilar".
Related GRE Words
commensurate
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
anomaly
Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
disparate
Essentially different in kind; distinct and not able to be compared directly
empirical
based on observation or experiment rather than theory
inert
lacking the power to move or act; sluggish or chemically inactive
juxtapose
to place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison
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