Learn English Words and Phrases to Describe Similarities

Here you will learn English words and phrases to describe similarities. 

What is the difference between SIMILAR and THE SAME AS

Also, you will learn English idioms about similarities.

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Learn English Words and Phrases for Similarities

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Today with a student I have been discussing the various ways to say something is similar to something else. What words come to mind when you think of this? Let’s learn English words to describe similarities.

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Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

INSANITY: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

similar

is an adjective

similarity 

is a noun

When two people or things are not exactly the same but are almost the same then you can use similar.

The hairstyles were similar. A few changes but very similar. I noticed the similarities as soon as I looked at the photos.

same (as) 

When two people or things are exactly like each other then you can use “ same”.

John was reading Lord of the Rings part 1 chapter 2. I was reading exactly the same part of the book. What a coincidence.

Anna’s hairstyle is the same as mine.

English Vocabulary to Describe Similarities

identical

Always used when looking at twin brother or sisters where they look exactly the same.

Have you any identical twins in your school? Yes, we have three sets of twins. Two are identical but I can see differences in the third set. But it is not always about boys/girls. The streets were identical, the same houses and trees on both sides. Only the names differed.

look alike/looks like

They are not identical but have some similarities.

You would know they are brothers. They look alike

He reminds me of his father. Yes, he looks like him alright.

spitting image of

This is very informal but used to speak of similarities often in people.

He is the spitting image of that guy from the rock band. What is his name? He looks like him, the same hairstyle and everything!

his double

or

double of

another informal way to refer to similarities between people.

He is the double of the actor from that science fiction film.

English Idioms about Similarities

Some English idioms about similarities also spring to mind:

cut from the same cloth

Meaning: when two people are very similar in character or behaviour

Example:

When Peter and Marian first met, they knew immediately that they were cut from the same cloth.

much of a muchness

Meaning: very similar or almost alike

Example:

Everyone always asks what you prefer, tennis or badminton… In tennis you’re more involved but, I don’t know, it’s much of a muchness really.

like two peas in a pod

Meaning: all peas look the same, which means that two people are very similar to each other

Example:

She and Liz were very close, because they were the closest in age and, those two, they were like two peas in a pod.

the mirror image of

Meaning: like looking in a mirror

Example:

Sam’s youngest daughter is the mirror image of his mum.

In order to learn English words to describe similarities, try to practise and use them in a sentence.

English Idioms about Similarities

English vocabulary words and phrases to describe similarities. Similar vs same as. Advanced English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com #learnenglish #englishlessons

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More Information

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English Expressions with LOOK

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