similarity
US /ˌsɪməˈlɛrəti/
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
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 similarityto clear similarity, meaning to rid of obstructions
- Medium bear a close similarity toto bear a close similarity to, meaning to have
- Hard uncanny similaritydescribing uncanny similarity (suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; ; ; - John Galsworthy; ; - Henry Kingsley)
- Very Hard superficial similarity masking divergencedescribing superficial similarity masking divergence (concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.