Used to show that something is like something already mentioned; in a like manner.
“Similarly, the second expert believes that stricter regulations would reduce workplace accidents.”
“One parent worries about screen time; similarly, the teacher expresses concern about shortened attention spans.”
Use 'similarly' as a signpost when two viewpoints in Reading Part 4 actually share common ground. It tells you the author is aligning two examples or opinions rather than contrasting them, which matters for questions asking what both sides agree on.
Synonyms: likewise, in the same way, correspondingly