likeness
Likeness (noun) means the quality of resembling someone or something; a similarity. Example: “There's a striking likeness between the two sisters.”
How to use likeness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither how alike two things look, or a portrait/image of someone.
Word forms
likenessed past tense, likenesses plural, likenesses singular
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There's a striking _____ between the two sisters.
Etymology
From Old English līcness, built from like plus the noun suffix -ness.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for likeness
Frequently asked questions
What does “likeness” mean?
The word “likeness” means the quality of resembling someone or something; a similarity. In plain terms, either how alike two things look, or a portrait/image of someone.
How do you pronounce “likeness”?
“Likeness” is pronounced LYK-nuhs (/ˈlaɪknəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “likeness” in a sentence?
Here is “likeness” used in a sentence: “There's a striking likeness between the two sisters.”
What is another word for “likeness”?
Words with a similar meaning to “likeness” include similarity.
What part of speech is “likeness”?
“Likeness” is a noun.
Where does the word “likeness” come from?
The word “likeness” comes from Old English. From Old English līcness, built from like plus the noun suffix -ness.
Is “likeness” a common word?
“Likeness” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “likeness” have?
“Likeness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of resembling someone or something; a similarity.