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likelihood vs likeness
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| likelihoodnoun/ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/ | Meaning how probable it is that something will happen | Goes with in all likelihood | Example Regular exercise reduces the likelihood of heart disease. |
| likenessnoun/ˈlaɪk.nəs/ | Meaning the quality of looking similar to someone, or a picture that looks very much like a person | Goes with striking likeness | Example There is a strong family likeness between the three sisters. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
You can see the family in their smiles.