similarities
word · lemma: similarity
Definition
Features or qualities that make two or more things alike in some way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural. Commonly paired with 'differences' ("similarities and differences"). Used to compare appearance, ideas, behavior, etc. More formal than saying 'things in common.'
Spanish: similitudes - parecidos - semejanzasPortuguese (BR): similaridades - semelhançasPortuguese (PT): semelhanças - similaridadesChinese (Simplified): 相似之处 - 相似点Chinese (Traditional): 相似之處 - 相似點Hindi: समानताएँArabic: تشابهات - أوجه الشبهBengali: সাদৃশ্য - মিলRussian: сходства - похожие чертыJapanese: 類似点 - 共通点Vietnamese: điểm tương đồng - sự giống nhauKorean: 유사점 - 비슷한 점Turkish: benzerliklerUrdu: مشابہتیں - مماثلتیںIndonesian: kemiripan - persamaan
Example Sentences
There are many similarities between Spanish and Portuguese.
basic
Can you find the similarities in these two pictures?
basic
The sisters have many similarities in their personalities.
basic
Despite their differences, there are surprising similarities in how they think.
natural
People often focus on their differences instead of their similarities.
natural
When you look closely, the two stories actually share more similarities than you might expect.
natural