The term 'very similar' can be expressed in three different ways using crossword solutions. The first is 'AKIN', which is a four letter word meaning 'similar in nature or character'. The second is 'ALIKE', which is a five letter word meaning 'having the same characteristics'. The third is 'prettymuchalike', which is a fifteen letter word meaning 'almost identical'. All three of these words express the idea of two things being very similar to each other.