something like

ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk
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Translation of something like into Russian,

Preposition

1.

similarity

shows that one thing is similar in nature to another thing
что-то вроде что-то наподобие нечто вроде вроде наподобие
  • The noise was something like thunder in the distance.Шум был что-то вроде далёкого грома.
2.

quantity

introduces a rough number or amount close to the stated value
  • We waited in line for something like two hours.Мы простояли в очереди около двух часов.
3.

relationship

marks that someone nearly fits a role or label
  • To the younger players, she is something like a mentor.Для молодых игроков она что-то вроде наставника.

Adverb

1.

approximation

approximately or nearly in amount or degree
  • The project will cost something like $5000.Проект будет стоить что-то около 5000 долларов.
2.

similarity

similar to or resembling in nature
нечто вроде похоже pokhozheнаподобие
  • He looks something like his brother.Он выглядит чем-то похожим на своего брата.
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Expressions with something like: examples in English and translations in Russian

пить лимонад
On hot days, I like to drink iced tea like lemonade.
или что-то в этом роде
We need to buy bread or milk or something like that.

Synonyms and analogies of something like in English

Examples of something like in a sentence

  • Under the lamp, the stain formed something like a small map.
  • The campsite is something like five miles down this road.
  • There were something like thirty guests at the reception.
  • To me, he’s something like an older brother, even though we’re not related.
  • At the clinic, she became something like a coordinator for new patients.
  • The meeting will last something like two hours.

Translations of "something like" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb / Other
нечто вродеadv. - nechto vrode

The strange noise was something like a whistle mixed with a low growl.

Странный шум был нечто вроде свиста, смешанного с низким рычанием.

примерноadv. - primerno

The company has something like a thousand employees spread across different offices.

В компании работает примерно тысяча сотрудников, распределенных по разным офисам.

наподобиеadv. - napodobiye

But to stay in the air they'll need something like wings.

Но чтобы удерживаться в воздухе, им понадобится нечто наподобие крыльев.

похожеadv. - pokhozhe

This is something like the transformation of ecstasy into faith.

Это очень похоже на превращение агностицизма в религию.

что-то вроде - chto-to vrode

I wonder if there is something like the inverse impostor syndrome.

Я интересно, если есть что-то вроде синдрома обратной самозванец.

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Other translations for something like:

  • чем-то вроде

something like: Examples and translations in context

We need something like a plan to organize this chaotic situation quickly.

Нам нужно нечто вроде плана, чтобы быстро организовать эту хаотичную ситуацию.

The artist created something like a sculpture, but it moves and changes shape.

Художник создал нечто вроде скульптуры, но она двигается и меняет форму.

They're looking for something like an experienced manager to lead the new project.

Они ищут нечто вроде опытного менеджера для руководства новым проектом.

He wants something like a sports car, but more practical for daily use.

Он хочет нечто вроде спортивной машины, но более практичное для повседневного использования.

If you have tragedy, you can imagine something like comedy.

Если у вас есть трагедия, можно представить нечто вроде комедии.

Intense emotions tend to progress in something like an emotional chain reaction.

Интенсивные чувства имеют тенденцию развиваться в нечто вроде эмоционального цепной реакции.

The project will be completed in something like six months, if all goes well.

Проект будет завершен примерно через шесть месяцев, если все пойдет хорошо.

So in summary, our new story could go something like this.

Иначе говоря, наша новая история может звучать примерно так.

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