Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Similarity and Difference

to compare two people or things so that their differences are noticeable

to be different from something or someone

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

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

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors

in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

separate and different in a way that is easily recognized

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical

having similarities that justify making a comparison

having the same meaning, quality, value, etc. as a different person or thing

similar in every detail and totally alike

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

composed of things or people of the same or very similar type

impossible to differentiate or recognize as different

to a degree or extent that is unclear

an obvious difference between two similar or related things or persons

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

a slight change in level, amount, magnitude, etc. of something

a serious disagreement between people, ideas, opinions, etc.

something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard

similar and in agreement with something

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

relating to or suitable for a whole group or class of things rather than a specific one

a deep-rooted difference between two separate groups of people, points of view, etc.

to form a contrast with something else; to make a different effect from something else

different in comparison to something else based on the circumstances