Definitions
- Describing the act of comparing two things or drawing a similarity between them. - Referring to the process of finding similarities between two different things. - Talking about the act of equating one thing with another for the purpose of comparison.
- Describing the act of looking similar to something or someone else. - Referring to the process of finding similarities in appearance or characteristics between two things. - Talking about the act of having a likeness or similarity in physical appearance or traits.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the act of finding similarities between two things.
- 2Both words can be used to compare and contrast different objects or ideas.
- 3Both words can be used to create metaphors or similes in writing.
- 4Both words are used to describe similarities in appearance or characteristics.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Likened is used to compare two things or draw a similarity between them, while resemble is used to describe the physical similarity between two things.
- 2Focus: Likened focuses on the comparison of two things, while resemble focuses on the similarity in appearance or traits.
- 3Formality: Likened is more formal than resemble, which is commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Likened can imply a subjective opinion or judgment, while resemble is more objective and factual.
Remember this!
Likened and resemble are synonyms that describe the act of finding similarities between two things. However, likened is used to compare two things or draw a similarity between them, while resemble is used to describe the physical similarity between two things. Likened is more formal and can imply a subjective opinion, while resemble is more objective and factual.
