Basic Details
Word: Similarity
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The state of being alike or having things in common.
Synonyms: Resemblance, likeness, comparable
Antonyms: Difference, dissimilarity
Idioms and Phrases
- Birds of a feather flock together: People who are similar often come together. Example: "The new club is full of artists; it seems that birds of a feather flock together."
- Cut from the same cloth: Used to describe people who are very similar in character or nature. Example: "The twins are cut from the same cloth; they always think alike."
Usage Examples
Example 1: There is a notable similarity between the two paintings, both using bright colours and dynamic shapes.
Example 2: The similarity in their voices made it difficult for the audience to tell the singers apart.
Example 3: Although they come from different countries, there is a striking similarity in their cultures.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "similarity" comes from the Latin word "similis," which means "like" or "resembling"? This shows how long we have been using the idea of likeness in our language!
Famous Quote
"Though we may come from different places and speak different languages, our hearts beat as one." John Lewis
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "similarity" mean?
a) Being very different
b) Being alike or having things in common
c) A type of fruit
d) The action of running
Answer: b) Being alike or having things in common
2. Which of these is a synonym of "similarity"?
a) Likeness
b) Separateness
c) Uniqueness
d) Distance
Answer: a) Likeness
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "similarity"?
a) Unity
b) Dissimilarity
c) Agreement
d) Conformity
Answer: b) Dissimilarity
4. Which sentence uses "similarity" correctly?
a) I love the similarity of colourful candy.
b) There is a striking similarity between the two stories.
c) She gave me a similarity as a gift.
d) The similarity was too big to fit through the door.
Answer: b) There is a striking similarity between the two stories.
5. Which idiom means the same as "similarity"?
a) Cut from the same cloth
b) A stitch in time saves nine
c) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
d) When it rains, it pours
Answer: a) Cut from the same cloth
