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Definition of similarity noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

      

    similarity

     noun
    noun
    NAmE//ˌsɪməˈlærət̮i//
     
    (pl. similarities)
     
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  1. 1[uncountable, singular] the state of being like someone or something but not exactly the same synonym resemblance similarity (between A and B) The report highlights the similarity between the two groups. similarity (to somebody/something) She bears a striking similarity to her mother. similarity (in something) There is some similarity in the way they sing. They are both doctors but that is where the similarity ends.
  2. 2[countable] a feature that things or people have that makes them like each other synonym resemblance a study of the similarities and differences between the two countries similarity in/of something similarities in/of style similarity to/with somebody/something The karate bout has many similarities to a boxing match. opposite difference AWL Collocationssimilarsimilar adjective
    • broadly, generally
    • highly, remarkably, strikingly
    • superficially
    • qualitatively
    • quantitatively
    • conceptually
    • structurally
    The two methods gave qualitatively similar patterns.
    • ~ to
    • ~ to each other/one another
    • ~ to that/those of
    Our results are similar to the research findings outlined in the literature review. They spoke a language similar to that of the Aztecs.dissimilar adjective
    • highly, markedly, strikingly
    • not entirely
    If the model has too few classes, highly dissimilar plants are treated as if they were identical.
    • ~ to/from
    Hayek's earliest view was not very dissimilar from Schumpeter's.similarity noun
    • general
    • close, remarkable, significant, striking, strong
    • superficial
    • apparent
    • structural
    This finding also bears a remarkable similarity to other studies that examined educational performance.
    • assess
    • find
    • share
    • bear
    • exhibit, reveal, show
    Although the microelectronics and biotechnology industries share certain similarities, the two differ in numerous ways.
    • ~ among/between
    • ~ to/with
    The findings of our study call attention to a striking similarity between both groups.
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