1. in a way that is similar or comparable to something else

Examples

• The heart pumps blood through the body analogously to how a water pump circulates water through pipes.
• Computer memory works analogously to a filing cabinet, storing information in organized sections.
• The teacher explained that electrons orbit the nucleus analogously to planets orbiting the sun.
• Social media platforms function analogously to traditional town squares where people gather to share news.
• The company’s management structure operates analogously to a military chain of command.
• Plant roots absorb nutrients analogously to how a sponge soaks up water.