Similarity is a concept that describes the RELATIONSHIP between two or more objects, ideas, or people. A SIMILE is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'LIKE' or 'AS'. PARITY is the state of being equal or equivalent in amount, value, or significance. ASSOCIATION is the act of connecting two or more things together. AGREEMENT is an arrangement or understanding between two or more parties. CONNECTION is a RELATIONSHIP in which two or more things have something in common. COMMUNITY is a group of people with shared interests or characteristics. AFFINITY is a natural liking or attraction to someone or something. CORRESPONDENCE is the exchange of letters or other forms of communication. RELATIONSHIP is the way in which two or more people or things are connected. RELATION is the way in which two or more people or things are connected or related. CLOSENESS is the state of being close or intimate. FELLOWSHIP is a friendly ASSOCIATION or companionship. KINSHIP is a RELATIONSHIP by blood or marriage. LIKENESS is a similarity or resemblance. COMPARISON is the act of examining similarities or differences between two or more things.