Definitions and Examples of similar, alike, matching
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having qualities or characteristics in common; resembling something else.
Example
The two paintings are so similar that it's hard to tell them apart.
Having many similarities; almost identical.
Example
The twins look so alike that even their parents have a hard time telling them apart.
matching
Corresponding or harmonizing with something else; having the same design, color, or pattern.
Example
She wore a red skirt and a matching blouse to the party.
Key Differences: similar vs alike vs matching
- 1Similar describes things that have some qualities or characteristics in common.
- 2Alike describes things that are almost identical or have many similarities.
- 3Matching describes things that correspond or harmonize with each other.
Effective Usage of similar, alike, matching
- 1Comparisons: Use similar and alike to compare two or more things.
- 2Fashion: Use matching to describe clothes or accessories that go well together.
- 3Describing Objects: Use these antonyms to describe objects that have common features.
Remember this!
The antonyms of contrasting are similar, alike, and matching. Use similar to describe things that have some qualities or characteristics in common. Use alike to describe things that are almost identical or have many similarities. Use matching to describe things that correspond or harmonize with each other. These antonyms can be used for comparisons, fashion, and describing objects.
