Similarity · People and relationships
bear a resemblance to
look somewhat alike
To look similar to someone or something else.
This vs that
The portrait bears a resemblance to the actor.
There’s a striking similarity between the two portraits.
Hear it in real life
Does the baby look like her dad?
Yes, she bears a strong resemblance to him.
The new café bears a resemblance to the one we visited in Brighton.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
This phrase is a natural, slightly formal alternative to 'look like'.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: She bears resemblance with her mother.
Say: She bears a resemblance to her mother.
Use the article 'a' and the preposition 'to'.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
bear a resemblance to ___
The new building bears a resemblance to the old library.
He bears a resemblance to his grandfather.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about similarity.
look just like ___
You look just like your mother.
have something in common
We have something in common after all.
Similarity words
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Your turn: say it out loud
He bears a resemblance to his dad.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
bear a resemblance to
look somewhat alike
“The new café bears a resemblance to the one we visited in Brighton.”
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