Match and Similarity

Match

Match noun - Either of a pair matched in one or more qualities.
Usage example: I can't find the match to this sock

Similarity and match are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Similarity" instead a noun "Match".

Nearby Words: matched, matching, matcher

Similarity

Similarity noun - The quality or state of having many qualities in common.

Match and similarity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Match" instead a noun "Similarity".

Nearby Words: similar, similarly, similitude, simile

How words are described

close close match close similarity
physical physical match physical similarity
real real match real similarity
big big match big similarity
Other adjectives: great, little, aforementioned, closest, genetic.

Both words in one sentence

  • Recap / My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S5 E13 "Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep?" It's another hint of its connection with Luna, since it resembles her (or Nightmare Moon's) ethereal mane (with one Match Cut drawing attention to the similarity).
  • Despite the similarity of the names, the Rush series — Burger Rush, Coffee Rush et cetera — are not Diner Dash clones but combine basic time management with elements from a Match-Three Game — in order to create the dishes to serve customers, you have to match certain items on the board.
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