likeness
/ˈlaɪknəs/
like · ness
ˈlaɪk · nəs
English Definition
n. similarity, portrait
Significado en Español
semejanza, retrato
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự giống nhau, chân dung
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Example Sentence
The painting has a strong likeness to her.
那幅画非常像她。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
like(resembling)+ness
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “likeness”.
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A
Resemblance
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B
Difference
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C
Picture
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D
Illusion
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A — Resemblance.
“likeness” means n. similarity, portrait
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The painting captured a striking ______ of the young queen.
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A
difference
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B
contrast
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C
opposite
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D
likeness
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D — likeness.
“likeness” means n. similarity, portrait
Common questions about “likeness”
What does “likeness” mean?
likeness — n. similarity, portrait. In Chinese: 相似，肖像.
How do you pronounce “likeness”?
likeness is pronounced /ˈlaɪknəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: like · ness.
How do you use “likeness” in a sentence?
The painting has a strong likeness to her. (那幅画非常像她。)
What are synonyms for “likeness”?
similarity, resemblance — all close in meaning to likeness (n. similarity, portrait).
Is “likeness” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. likeness appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “likeness”?
like(resembling)+ness
