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similarity

Pronunciation: [sɪˈmɪlərˌti]

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Learn how to use similarity in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) similarity means when two or more things are alike or share many common features. For example, when you compare apples and oranges, their round shapes show some similarity.

Example

There is a great similarity between the two paintings; they both use bright colors.

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The similarity between the two stories is not obvious; they are quite different in plot.

Example

What similarities do you see between these two animals?

Context: “comparison”

(noun) similarity can also refer to how we talk about comparing things that are alike. For instance, when we look at how your school and my school are similar, that’s discussing their similarity.

Example

In both schools, there is a strong emphasis on learning and teamwork, showing a nice similarity.

Example

The similarity between the programs ended after the first year; they took very different paths afterward.

Example

Can you point out any similarities between how we study in each class?

How to pronounce similarity

Pronunciation: [sɪˈmɪlərˌti]

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