Analogous and Close

Analogous

Analogous adjective - Having qualities in common.
Usage example: bad-mouthing your sister is analogous to slapping her in the face—it's just as bad

Close and analogous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Analogous".

Close

Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.

Analogous and close are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Analogous" instead an adjective "Close".

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Money-Making Shot Inception played its cards close to the vest when it came to promotional items, but one thing that became analogous to the movie was the shot of Paris folding in on itself like a taco.
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