Which of the following best defines 'analogous' ?

• A. Opposite in meaning.
• B. Alike or related in a way that allows analogies to be drawn.
• C. A short humorous story.
• D. To examine something critically.

Answer: (B)

Analogous describes a likeness that lets you draw a useful comparison. It signals that two things are related or similar in some respect, enough that you can map one onto the other to explain or understand something better. For example, saying two processes are analogous means they share a similar sequence or function, even though the objects themselves are different. The other options describe opposite meaning, a short humorous story, or a critical examination—each a different idea, not the sense of a meaningful similarity that supports analogy. In short, analogous means alike or related in a way that allows analogies to be drawn.