Word
resembling
Phoneticsre·sem·bling
US/ɹiˈzɛmbəɫɪŋ/
UK/ɹɪsˈɛmblɪŋ/
Definitions
01looking like
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. looking like or having similar qualities to something else.
adj. having a physical or conceptual likeness to another entity; often functions as a participial adjective.
“He found a small stone resembling a heart while walking on the beach.”
“The researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish with features closely resembling those of ancient fossils found in the same region.”
Usage
Usually followed directly by a noun phrase without a preposition.
Pitfall
The building is resembling to a ship.
The building is resembling a ship.
The word 'resembling' is followed directly by the noun it describes; do not use the preposition 'to'.
02the act of being similar
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the state or act of being like something else.
n. the gerundial act of bearing a likeness to something; used less frequently than the adjective or verb forms.
“The resembling of the two signatures was so close that it fooled the bank.”
“The uncanny resembling of the counterfeit notes to the originals posed a significant challenge for the local authorities.”
Usage
Often used with 'of' to describe the relationship between two things.
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Real-World Examples
“Together, the two electronic phases form something resembling an atomic-scale checkerboard.” “A brilliant field of red, white, and blue stars sparkles across a new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, resembling a sparkler glowing against the night sky.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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