What the two countries have in common is a similar cultural background - and most people from one love the other.

And so what if we are of similar genetic background?

"John was not only a friend, but someone with a similar background," he said.

In addition to that they both share very similar backgrounds.

It was not until high school that he met others with a similar background.

On the other hand, you realize that people who are happy together usually come from similar backgrounds.

He had come to this center of power and activity from a background similar to mine.

On the other hand, in some people with quite similar backgrounds a very different thing happens.

It was the background - so similar to his own.

He was the first person she'd met in the area with a background similar to her own.