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подо́бие — meaning in English

podobiye

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English meaning

  • analogy noun A comparison between two things to explain or clarify an idea, based on some shared feature.
  • kinship noun The connection between people through blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • semblance noun An outward appearance of something, especially one that may not match the reality underneath.
  • similarity noun The quality of being alike; a shared feature between two or more things.
  • similitude noun Similarity or resemblance to something else.

Senses

подо́бие is used for these senses in English:

  • analogy A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.
  • kinship Relation or connection by nature or character.
  • semblance A likeness, a similarity; the quality of being similar.
  • similarity Closeness of appearance to something else.
  • similitude (uncountable) Similarity or resemblance to something else.

kinship — full definition

  1. noun The connection between people through blood, marriage, or adoption.
  2. noun A strong sense of closeness or shared identity with someone, even without a family connection.

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