Resemblance

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɛmbləns/

Definitions of resemblance

noun a way in which two or more things are alike or similar in appearance or nature

Example Sentences

A1 There is a resemblance between the two sisters.

A2 The resemblance between the two actors is uncanny.

B1 The resemblance between the suspect and the sketch artist's drawing was striking.

B2 There is a strong resemblance between the two historical figures.

C1 The resemblance between the two paintings is so close that they could be mistaken for each other.

C2 The resemblance between the twins is so remarkable that even their closest friends have trouble telling them apart.

Examples of resemblance in a Sentence

formal The resemblance between the two paintings was uncanny, suggesting they were by the same artist.

informal There's a strong resemblance between those two siblings, they could pass as twins!

slang I can't get over the resemblance between those two, it's like they were separated at birth!

figurative The resemblance between her smile and the sun breaking through the clouds was breathtaking.

Grammatical Forms of resemblance

• past tense: resembled
• plural: resemblances
• comparative: more resemblance
• superlative: most resemblance
• present tense: resembles
• future tense: will resemble
• perfect tense: has resembled
• continuous tense: is resembling
• singular: resemblance
• positive degree: resemblance
• infinitive: to resemble
• gerund: resembling
• participle: resembling

Origin and Evolution of resemblance

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'resemblance' originated from the Old French word 'resemblance' which is derived from the Latin word 'resemblantia' meaning 'likeness'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'resemblance' has retained its original meaning of likeness or similarity, but has also come to be used in a wider context to describe any similarity or likeness between two or more things.