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similarity

US /ˌsɪməˈlɛrəti/

noun Advanced · C1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

the quality of being similar

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

There is a strong similarity between the two proposals we received.

Word Family

NounNoun
similarity gốc
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
AdverbAdv

Synonyms

  • resemblancesimilarity in appearance or external or superficial details
  • likenesssimilarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
  • comparabilityqualities that are comparable

Collocations

  • Easy clear similarity
    to clear similarity, meaning to rid of obstructions
  • Medium bear a close similarity to
    to bear a close similarity to, meaning to have
  • Hard uncanny similarity
    describing uncanny similarity (suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; ; ; - John Galsworthy; ; - Henry Kingsley)
  • Very Hard superficial similarity masking divergence
    describing superficial similarity masking divergence (concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually)

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