similarity

[sɪmɪˈlarəti]

similarity Definition

• 1. the quality or state of being similar to something or someone
• 2. a resemblance in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

Using similarity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "similarity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

• Example

  The similarity between the two brothers is uncanny.

• Example

  The similarity in their personalities made them fast friends.

similarity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for similarity

• resemblance
• likeness
• sameness
• correspondence
• affinity

Antonyms for similarity

• difference
• disparity
• unlikeness

Phrases with similarity

• bear a similarity to

  to have some resemblance or likeness to something else

  Example

  Her new hairstyle bears a similarity to that of a famous actress.

• striking similarity

  a strong resemblance or likeness between two things or people

  Example

  There is a striking similarity between the two buildings.

• remarkable similarity

  an unusual or surprising resemblance or likeness between two things or people

  Example

  There is a remarkable similarity between the two songs.

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Summary: similarity in Brief

The term 'similarity' [sɪmɪˈlarəti] refers to the quality or state of being similar to something or someone, and the resemblance in appearance or character or nature between persons or things. It has synonyms such as 'resemblance,' 'likeness,' and 'sameness,' and antonyms such as 'difference,' 'disparity,' and 'unlikeness.' The phrase 'bear a similarity to' means to have some resemblance or likeness to something else.