Resemblance
rɪˈzɛmbləns
Definitions
A similarity or likeness.
rɪˈzɛmbləns
The state or fact of resembling or being similar to something else.
There was a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
💡 Simply: It's like when two people look alike, or when a painting looks a lot like the person it's supposed to be. It's about how similar things are.
👶 For kids: When things look or act like each other, that's resemblance!
More Examples
The painting had a striking resemblance to the actual landscape.
He noticed a clear resemblance in their handwriting.
How It's Used
"The portrait had a striking resemblance to the subject."
"There was a strong resemblance between the twins' DNA."
"He noted a resemblance between his current feelings and those he experienced during his childhood."
Idioms & expressions
bear a resemblance
To have or show a similarity to something else.
"The new model of the car bears a strong resemblance to the previous version."
From Middle English *resemblaunce*, from Old French *resemblance*, from *resembler* ('to resemble'), from Latin *similis* ('like').
The word 'resemblance' has been used since the 14th century, often in the context of visual likeness or similarity.
Memory tip
Think of 'semblance' as a shared appearance or character that connects two things.