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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.

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Words for General IELTS

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

Ex: When contrast the two cities , you 'll see clear differences in their cultures .
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to differ
[Verb]

to be different from something or someone

Ex: The results of the differ depending on the variables tested .
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to recognize the difference present between two people or things

Ex: The color scheme differentiate one design from another .
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to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

Ex: She distinguishes between different types of flowers in the garden .
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to vary
[Verb]

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

Ex: The varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .
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to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

Ex: The chef likes compare different cooking techniques to enhance flavors .
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to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

Ex: The actor resembles the historical figure he portrays in the movie .
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contrary
[Adjective]

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors

Ex: His actions contrary to his previous promises , causing disappointment among his supporters .
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conversely
[Adverb]

in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

Ex: The new policy benefits larger companiesconversely, smaller firms may struggle .
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distinct
[Adjective]

separate and different in a way that is easily recognized

Ex: The company 's logo has distinct design , making it instantly recognizable .
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diverse
[Adjective]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

Ex: The festival diverse musical genres .
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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 alike traits with his grandson , from their mannerisms to their taste in music .
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comparable
[Adjective]

having similarities that justify making a comparison

Ex: The nutritional value of the two foods comparable, but one has fewer calories .
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equivalent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Mathematicians proved the equations equivalent formulations of the same underlying theoretical concept .
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identical
[Adjective]

similar in every detail and totally alike

Ex: The two paintings are identical that even art experts struggle to differentiate them .
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similar
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The two sisters similar hairstyles , both wearing their hair in braids .
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homogeneous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company 's workforce was homogeneous, with employees sharing similar educational backgrounds .
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impossible to differentiate or recognize as different

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

to a degree or extent that is unclear

Ex: The team's performance was sort of impressive, considering the challenging circumstances.
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an obvious difference between two similar or related things or persons

Ex: There is distinction between the two species that is primarily based on their size and coloration .
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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 variety of performances , including music , dance , and theater .
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variation
[noun]

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

Ex: Each version of the software has a variation.
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collision
[noun]

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

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anomaly
[noun]

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

Ex: His rapid recovery from the illness was considered anomaly by the doctors .
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congruent
[Adjective]

similar and in agreement with something

Ex: The teacher's feedback was congruent with the student's performance, highlighting areas for improvement.
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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 copycat and suggested coming up with something unique .
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generic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He prefers generic templates for presentations to maintain a consistent style .
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chasm
[noun]

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

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

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differential
[Adjective]

different in comparison to something else based on the circumstances

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