resembling
adj. · n.-
1 looking like (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatelooking like or having similar qualities to something else.
having a physical or conceptual likeness to another entity; often functions as a participial adjective.
ExampleHe found a small stone resembling a heart while walking on the beach.
ExampleThe researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish with features closely resembling those of ancient fossils found in the same region.
UsageUsually followed directly by a noun phrase without a preposition.
PitfallThe 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'.
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2 the act of being similar (n.) C1 Advanced Formalthe state or act of being like something else.
the gerundial act of bearing a likeness to something; used less frequently than the adjective or verb forms.
ExampleThe resembling of the two signatures was so close that it fooled the bank.
ExampleThe uncanny resembling of the counterfeit notes to the originals posed a significant challenge for the local authorities.
UsageOften used with 'of' to describe the relationship between two things.