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likened

The correct spelling is likened.

How to pronounce likened

verb

Say it like: Lik-ene-d

The correct spelling is likened. (followed by to or unto) To compare; to state that (something) is like (something else). For example: "The physics teacher likened the effect of mass on space to an indentation in a sheet of rubber."

Usage Examples

The physics teacher likened the effect of mass on space to an indentation in a sheet of rubber.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.(followed by to or unto) To compare; to state that (something) is like (something else).

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