- 1[uncountable, singular] the state of being like someone or something but not exactly the same synonym resemblance similarity (between A and B) The report highlights the similarity between the two groups. similarity (to somebody/something) She bears a striking similarity to her mother. similarity (in something) There is some similarity in the way they sing. They are both doctors but that is where the similarity ends.
- 2[countable] a feature that things or people have that makes them like each other synonym resemblance a study of the similarities and differences between the two countries similarity in/of something similarities in/of style similarity to/with somebody/something The karate bout has many similarities to a boxing match. opposite difference AWL Collocationssimilarsimilar adjective
- broadly, generally
- highly, remarkably, strikingly
- superficially
- qualitatively
- quantitatively
- conceptually
- structurally
- ~ to
- ~ to each other/one another
- ~ to that/those of
- highly, markedly, strikingly
- not entirely
- ~ to/from
- general
- close, remarkable, significant, striking, strong
- superficial
- apparent
- structural
- assess
- find
- share
- bear
- exhibit, reveal, show
- ~ among/between
- ~ to/with
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