resembling
word · lemma: resemble
Definition
Looking or being similar to someone or something else; having the appearance or qualities of another thing.
Usage & Nuances
Used in more formal or written contexts. Commonly follows 'something/someone resembling...' or 'a...resembling...'. It describes a partial or general similarity, not an exact match. Less common in everyday conversation; more often seen in descriptions or comparisons.
Spanish: parecido con - que se asemeja aPortuguese (BR): semelhante a - parecido comPortuguese (PT): semelhante a - parecido comChinese (Simplified): 类似于 - 像Chinese (Traditional): 類似於 - 像Hindi: से मिलता-जुलताArabic: يشبه - مماثل ل
Example Sentences
He found a rock resembling a heart.
basic
The animal resembling a fox ran away.
basic
She wore a dress resembling silk.
basic
He drew a picture resembling a famous painting.
natural
There's a fruit here resembling a mango, but it's sweeter.
natural
He gave me advice resembling what my mom would say.
natural