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Synonyms & Similar Words
resemblance
similarity
likeness
analogy
parallel
counterpart
equivalent
duplicate
replica
imitation
copy
image
picture
portrait
representation
simulation
model
dummy
mockup
prototype
facsimile
reproduction
duplicate
twin
match
counterpart
parallel
equivalent
proxy
substitute
replacement
carbon copy
Xerox
Meaning of Likeness
The state of being similar or identical in appearance or character.
Definitions
- A person or thing that closely resembles another
- A representation or image of someone or something
- A similarity or analogy between two things
Etymology of Likeness
The word "likeness" has its roots in Old English "gelicnes", which is derived from "gelic" meaning "alike" and the suffix "-nes" forming a noun indicating a state or quality.
The term has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe similarity or resemblance.
Example Uses
- The painting was a remarkable likeness of the queen.
- There is a striking likeness between the two sisters.
- The new policy bears a likeness to the one implemented last year.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
difference
distinction
dissimilarity
contrast
disparity
inconsistency
mismatch
incongruity
anomaly
aberration
irregularity
unevenness
asymmetry
imbalance
inequality
unlikeness
nonconformity
aberrance
deviance
discordance
incongruence
mismatch