likening

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по сравнению сходств между двумя или более вещами.

A noun referring to the act of comparing similarities between two or more things.

uncountable

1. Act of comparingB2formal

   The action of pointing out or describing similarities between two things.

   Сравнение

   • The poet's likening of the sunset to a dying fire was beautiful.
   • His likening of the company to a sinking ship was apt.
   • The teacher encouraged the likening of historical events to modern situations.

   Synonymsanalogycomparison

• Глагол, используемый для указания или предположения сходства или подобия между двумя вещами; сравнивать.

A verb used to indicate the act of pointing out or suggesting a resemblance or similarity between two things; to compare.

1. Compare or draw an analogyB2formal

   To consider or describe something as similar or analogous to something else.

   Сравнивать

   • The poet likened her eyes to the stars in the night sky.
   • Critics often liken his writing style to that of Hemingway.
   • She likened the experience of moving to a new city to starting a new life.

   Synonymsassociatecompareequateidentifymatchparallelrelate