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ri-ZEMBL/rɪˈzembl/

To resemble is to look or seem like someone or something: resemble a maze, resemble last year’s paper. Resemblance (already in the dictionary) is the noun; differ sits opposite. A pretty plan is still an occupancy question.

Meaning

To look or seem like someone or something else.

Examples

• “A seating plan that resembles a maze is still a fire-occupancy question.”
• “Look like is everyday. Resemblance is already in this course. Charm is a story. A cap is a number. Keep the aisles; then the metaphor.”

Good to know

Look or seem like. Noun: resemblance (already in the dictionary). A maze-like plan ≠ a waived cap.

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