B2
alike vs identical vs similar
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| alikeadjective/əˈlaɪk/ | Meaning very similar to each other | Goes with look alike | Example The two sisters look so alike that people often confuse them. |
| identicaladjective/aɪˈden.tɪ.kəl/ | Meaning exactly the same, or very similar in every way | Goes with identical twins | Example Your answer is identical to Nam's; did you copy it? |
| similaradjective/ˈsɪm.ə.lər/ | Meaning Almost the same as something else, but not exactly. | Goes with — | Example My sister and I have similar tastes in music and movies. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
My brother and I think about money.