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How do you spell Resemblance?

Correct spelling

resemblance

Remember SEMBLE (seem) in the middle - you resemble when you seem alike

Why is resemblance spelled this way?

From French ressembler, to seem like again. RE (again) + SEMBLER (to seem). A resemblance is seeming like something else — similarity that makes you look twice.

Common misspellings of resemblance

resembelanceresemblenceresemblanceresembelence

Example

The family resemblance between the twins was so strong that even their teachers confused them.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell resemblance?+
The correct spelling is "resemblance". Remember SEMBLE (seem) in the middle - you resemble when you seem alike
Is it resembelance or resemblance?+
The correct spelling is "resemblance", not "resembelance".

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