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similarities

n. C / U
A2 Elementary US //ˌsɪməˈɫɛɹətiz// UK //sˌɪmɪlˈæɹɪtiz// sim·i·lar·i·ties

n. the ways in which two or more things are like each other. You use this word when you compare things and find things that are the same.

n. the qualities or features that two or more entities share. Often used in the plural to discuss multiple points of comparison.


SIMPLE

There are many similarities between the two brothers.

CONTEXTUAL

The researchers noted several striking similarities in how the two different cultures celebrated the harvest.

COMPLEX

While the two languages belong to different families, they share structural similarities that suggest a long history of geographical proximity and cultural exchange.

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Often followed by the preposition 'between' or 'to'.

Pitfall

the similarities of the two booksthe similarities between the two booksWhen comparing two distinct items, 'between' is the standard preposition used to link them to the headword.

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