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Definition similarity in American English

similarity noun

noun
/ˌsɪmɪˈlerəti/
1

the degree to which one thing is similar to another thing, or the fact that they are similar

Example

I found some similarities between the two stories.

Example

a striking similarity of style

Example

His signature bears absolutely no similarity to mine.

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2

something that makes one thing seem like another

Example

There are many similarities between Ron and his father.

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There are numerous similarities in the behavior of men and women in this respect.

Example

His music shows several similarities to that of other modern composers.

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Definition similarity in American English