1. The quality or state of being similar or alike in appearance
There is a striking likeness between the two sisters.
Há uma semelhança impressionante entre as duas irmãs.
2. A portrait, picture, or representation of a person or thing
The artist created a perfect likeness of the king.
O artista criou uma semelhança perfeita do rei.
3. The state or fact of appearing the same or similar
In likeness to his father, he became a doctor.
Em semelhança com seu pai, ele se tornou médico.