Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Similarity and Difference

Here you will learn some English words about similarity and difference, such as "distinguish", "diverse", "variety", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

Review

Flashcards

Forms

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning

to contrast

[Verb]

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

Ex: When you contrast the two cities , you 'll see clear differences in their cultures .

to differ

[Verb]

to be different from something or someone

Ex: The results of the experiment differ depending on the variables tested .

to differentiate

[Verb]

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

Ex: The color scheme helped differentiate one design from another .

to distinguish

[Verb]

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

Ex: She easily distinguishes between different types of flowers in the garden .

to vary

[Verb]

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

Ex: The musician varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .

to compare

[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef likes to compare different cooking techniques to enhance flavors .

to resemble

[Verb]

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

Ex: The actor strongly resembles the historical figure he portrays in the movie .

contrary

[Adjective]

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors

Ex: His actions were contrary to his previous promises , causing disappointment among his supporters .

conversely

[Adverb]

in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

Ex: The new policy benefits larger companies ; conversely, smaller firms may struggle .

distinct

[Adjective]

separate and different in a way that is easily recognized

Ex: The company 's logo has a distinct design , making it instantly recognizable .

diverse

[Adjective]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

Ex: The festival showcased diverse musical genres .

alike

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The grandfather shared many alike traits with his grandson , from their mannerisms to their taste in music .

comparable

[Adjective]

having similarities that justify making a comparison

Ex: The nutritional value of the two foods is comparable, but one has fewer calories .

equivalent

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Mathematicians proved the equations represented equivalent formulations of the same underlying theoretical concept .

identical

[Adjective]

similar in every detail and totally alike

Ex: The two paintings are so identical that even art experts struggle to differentiate them .

similar

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The two sisters had similar hairstyles , both wearing their hair in braids .

homogeneous

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company 's workforce was predominantly homogeneous, with employees sharing similar educational backgrounds .

indistinguishable

[Adjective]

impossible to differentiate or recognize as different

Ex: The two cars were painted in the same shade of blue , making them indistinguishable from a distance .

sort of

[Adverb]

to a degree or extent that is unclear

Ex: The team's performance was sort of impressive, considering the challenging circumstances.

distinction

[noun]

an obvious difference between two similar or related things or persons

Ex: There is a distinction between the two species that is primarily based on their size and coloration .

variety

[noun]

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

Ex: The city 's cultural festival featured a variety of performances , including music , dance , and theater .

variation

[noun]

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

Ex: Each version of the software has a minor variation.

collision

[noun]

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

anomaly

[noun]

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

Ex: His rapid recovery from the illness was considered an anomaly by the doctors .

congruent

[Adjective]

similar and in agreement with something

Ex: The teacher's feedback was congruent with the student's performance, highlighting areas for improvement.

copycat

[noun]

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

Ex: When Mark started using the same catchphrases as his friend , he playfully called him a copycat and suggested coming up with something unique .

generic

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He prefers using generic templates for presentations to maintain a consistent style .

chasm

[noun]

a profound division separating people, beliefs, or viewpoints

Ex: Economic inequality deepened the chasm between social classes .

to counterpoint

[Verb]

to highlight differences by comparison

Ex: Her essay counterpoints urban chaos with rural tranquility.

differential

[Adjective]

different in comparison to something else based on the circumstances

Ex: The team 's success was attributed to its differential strategies , adapting to different opponents and situations during matches .

Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
Persuasion and Involvement	Similarity and Difference	Signposting	Problems and Solutions
Being in Charge	Talking about Senses	Possession	Talking about Change
Talking about Events and Incidents	Lifestyles	Tourism	The Planet Earth
Phrasal Verbs

Download LanGeek app