Word
similarity
Phoneticssim·i·lar·i·ty, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌsɪməˈɫɛɹəti/
UK/sˌɪmɪlˈæɹɪti/
Definitions
01being alike
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the state of being like someone or something else.
n. the quality or state of being similar; a lack of significant difference between two entities.
日本語:類似※
“The similarity between the two sisters is amazing; they look like twins.”
“The striking similarity between the two architectural styles suggests a shared cultural influence during the late nineteenth century.”
Pitfall
There is a similarity between him to his brother.
There is a similarity between him and his brother.
When comparing two people or things using 'similarity', use 'between X and Y' or 'to X'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02a shared feature
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a specific feature or detail that is the same in two different things.
n. a specific point, feature, or detail in which two things resemble each other.
“The two movies have many similarities, such as the same main actor and a similar ending.”
“Despite their different origins, the two languages share several structural similarities that fascinate historical linguists.”
Synonyms
03geometry
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Mathematics Technical
n. a change to a shape that keeps its angles and proportions the same, even if the size changes.
n. a transformation that preserves angles and the ratios of distances, resulting in a shape that is the same as the original but potentially a different size.
日本語:相似※
“In geometry class, we learned how a similarity can make a triangle larger without changing its shape.”
“The proof relies on the properties of similarity to demonstrate that the two polygons, though different in scale, maintain identical internal angles.”
Usage
Often used in the context of Euclidean geometry to describe 'similar triangles'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “similarity” in context.
Verb
01. demonstrate similarity
“The results of the two tests demonstrate a clear similarity in how the students learn.”
verb + noun
02. identify similarity
“Scientists were able to identify a similarity between the two different species of birds.”
verb + noun
03. note similarity
“Many critics note the similarity between his early paintings and his later work.”
verb + noun
04. share similarity
“Although they are from different countries, the two cultures share many similarities.”
verb + noun
05. show similarity
“The two brothers show a strong similarity in the way they speak and move.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. striking similarity
“There is a striking similarity between the two buildings; they look almost identical.”
adj + noun
Etymology
From French similarité. Morphologically similar + -ity
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domains
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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