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similarity

/ˌsɪməˈlærəti/

sim · i · lar · i · ty ˌsɪm · ə · ˈlær · ə · ti

English Definition

n. the state of being alike

中文释义

相似性

Significado en Español

similitud

한국어 뜻

유사성

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự tương tự

Example Sentence

There is a similarity between the two paintings.

这两幅画有相似之处。

Synonyms

resemblance likeness similitude

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “similarity”:

A resemblance
B disparity
C difference
D contrast

Show answer

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

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

There is a striking ______ between the two young brothers' faces.

A difference
B similarity
C contrast
D opposite

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B — similarity. “similarity” means n. the state of being alike

Common questions about “similarity”

What does “similarity” mean?

similarity — n. the state of being alike. In Chinese: 相似性.

How do you pronounce “similarity”?

similarity is pronounced /ˌsɪməˈlærəti/. It breaks into 5 syllables: sim · i · lar · i · ty.

How do you use “similarity” in a sentence?

There is a similarity between the two paintings. (这两幅画有相似之处。)

What are synonyms for “similarity”?

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

Is “similarity” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. similarity appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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