likeness

Word parts

like + -ness

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈlaɪknəs/

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• Hyphenation: like‧ness

Noun

Singular likeness

Plural likenesses

1. A likeness is a similarity between things.
   • Synonyms: similarity and resemblance
   • Antonyms: difference and contrast

   His face had a likeness to Prince Charles.

2. A likeness is a picture, sculpture or something that is made to look like something else.

   Her drawing was a good likeness of his face.

Related words

• like
• alike