068. Spot The Difference: Making Comparisons

affinity

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the state of being similar or resembling one another

akin

Adjective

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having similar characteristics or qualities

analogy

noun

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a comparison between two different things, done to explain the similarities between them

to correspond

Verb

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to match or be similar to something else

disagree

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to equate

Verb

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to view or describe something as similar or equal, often suggesting they have equal importance or value

Grammatical Information:

transitive

tantamount

Adjective

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essentially equivalent or comparable in effect or importance to something else

interchangeable

Adjective

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capable of being used or exchanged in place of one another

indistinguishable

Adjective

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impossible to differentiate or recognize as different

diverse

Adjective

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showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

disparate

Adjective

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not sharing any form of similarity

dissimilar

Adjective

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(of two or more things) not having common qualities

similar

divergent

Adjective

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(of physical movement or natural separation) spreading away from a single point or each other, creating increasing distance over time

convergent

distinct

Adjective

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separate and different in a way that is easily recognized

distinctive

Adjective

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possessing a quality that is noticeable and different

discrete

Adjective

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individually separate and easily identifiable

to differentiate

Verb

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to recognize the difference present between two people or things

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to diversify

Verb

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to change something in order to add variety to it

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to diverge

Verb

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(of views, opinions, etc.) to be different from each other

conform

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to distinguish

Verb

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to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

comparable

Adjective

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having similarities that justify making a comparison

incomparable

comparative

Adjective

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evaluated in relation to another thing, considering their similarities or differences

absolute

silence

noun

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the absence of sound or noise, often creating a peaceful or uncomfortable atmosphere

freedom

noun

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the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

comfort

noun

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a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

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