resemblance
Translation
resemblance, similarity, likeness
Examples
There is a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
There is a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
The resemblance to his father is striking.
The resemblance to his father is striking.
Grammar Patterns
((a resemblance between sb./sth. and sb./sth.)) a similarity between two things There is a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
((a resemblance to sb./sth.)) being similar to someone/something The resemblance to his father is striking.
Similar Words
Synonyms: similarity, likeness, analogy; Antonyms: difference, dissimilarity
Etymology
From Old French 'resembler' (to be like), from 're-' + 'sembler' (to seem).
Memory Tips
It's the state of 'resembling' someone or something.