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Definition similarity in British English

similarity noun

noun
/ˌsɪməˈlærəti/
1

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

Example

The similarity between the two stories suggests Lowry wrote them both.

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 behaviour 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 British English