noun Uncommon

resembling

rih-ZEHMB-lihng

Resembling (noun) means the act or quality of being similar to something else; used chiefly as the present participle of "resemble.". Example: “A creature resembling a small dinosaur was spotted on the trail camera.”

noun

The act or quality of being similar to something else; used chiefly as the present participle of "resemble."

"A creature resembling a small dinosaur was spotted on the trail camera."

How to use resembling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly used as the -ing form of "resemble," meaning "looking like."

When to use it

Rarely stands alone as a noun; almost always used as "resembling X" describing similarity.

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Rhymes for resembling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “resembling” mean?

The word “resembling” means the act or quality of being similar to something else; used chiefly as the present participle of "resemble.". In plain terms, mainly used as the -ing form of "resemble," meaning "looking like.".

How do you pronounce “resembling”?

“Resembling” is pronounced rih-ZEHMB-lihng (/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “resembling” in a sentence?

Here is “resembling” used in a sentence: “A creature resembling a small dinosaur was spotted on the trail camera.”

What part of speech is “resembling”?

“Resembling” is a noun.

Is “resembling” a common word?

“Resembling” is an uncommon word in modern English.