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resemblance

/rɪˈzɛmbləns/

re · sem · blance rɪ · ˈzɛm · bləns

English Definition

n. the state of being alike or similar

中文释义

相似，类似

Significado en Español

semejanza, parecido

한국어 뜻

유사성, 닮음

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự giống nhau, tương tự

Example Sentence

There is a strong resemblance between the sisters.

这对姐妹长得很像。

Synonyms

similarity likeness semblance

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “resemblance”:

A distinction
B difference
C similarity
D contrast

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C — similarity. “resemblance” means n. the state of being alike or similar

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

There is a strong ______ between the young girl and her own mother.

A resemblance
B difference
C contrast
D opposite

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A — resemblance. “resemblance” means n. the state of being alike or similar

Common questions about “resemblance”

What does “resemblance” mean?

resemblance — n. the state of being alike or similar. In Chinese: 相似，类似.

How do you pronounce “resemblance”?

resemblance is pronounced /rɪˈzɛmbləns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · sem · blance.

How do you use “resemblance” in a sentence?

There is a strong resemblance between the sisters. (这对姐妹长得很像。)

What are synonyms for “resemblance”?

similarity, likeness, semblance — all close in meaning to resemblance (n. the state of being alike or similar).

Is “resemblance” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. resemblance appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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resemblance

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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