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Alike

Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.

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Likeness 74% connected

The state or quality of being like; similitude; resemblance; similarity; as, the likeness of the one to the other is remarkable.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Likeness 74% connected

The state or quality of being like; similitude; resemblance; similarity; as, the likeness of the one to the other is remarkable.

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Likeness 66% connected

The state or quality of being like; similitude; resemblance; similarity; as, the likeness of the one to the other is remarkable.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Likeness 66% connected

The state or quality of being like; similitude; resemblance; similarity; as, the likeness of the one to the other is remarkable.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Similitude 66% connected

The quality or state of being similar or like; resemblance; likeness; similarity; as, similitude of substance.

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Similitude 66% connected

The quality or state of being similar or like; resemblance; likeness; similarity; as, similitude of substance.

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Like 92% connected

Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the part…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Likewise 92% connected

In like manner; also; moreover; too. See Also.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Similar 92% connected

Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Dissimilar 94% connected

Not similar; unlike; heterogeneous; as, the tempers of men are as dissimilar as their features.

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Dissimilar 94% connected

Not similar; unlike; heterogeneous; as, the tempers of men are as dissimilar as their features.

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