noun · neutral
similarity
UK/ˌsɪməˈlarɪti/US/ˌsɪməˈlærɪti/si·mi·LA·ri·ty
the state of being almost the same as something else
Examples
“There is a strong similarity between the two studies' conclusions.”
“Students noted the similarity in grammar between the two dialects.”
“Despite differences in style, the similarity in themes is clear.”
Band 8 sentence
“Despite cultural differences, there is a remarkable similarity in how communities respond to natural disasters.”
Collocations
- bear a similarity to
- show similarity
- striking similarity
Word family
Common mistakes
There are many similarity between the two reports.→There are many similarities between the two reports.
The two songs have a strong resemblance each other.→The two songs bear a strong resemblance to each other.
Say it for a higher band
5like→6resemblance→7+similarity
Synonyms
resemblance
likeness
Easily confused
resemblance
“There is a clear resemblance between the portrait and the painting.”
likeness
“The sculpture bears a likeness to the famous actor.”
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