* Noun: This is the most common usage. It refers to the state of being similar or alike.
* Example: "There was a striking resemblance between the twins."
* Verb: It can also be used as a verb, meaning "to be similar to" or "to bear a likeness to." This is less common.
* Example: "The painting resembles a famous portrait."
Let me know if you have a sentence in mind, and I can tell you the part of speech for "resemblance" in that specific context.