likeness vs similar

likeness is a noun but similar is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
likeness	Yes	No	No	No
similar	No	Yes	No	No

likeness (noun)	similar (noun)
picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

likeness (adjective)	similar (adjective)
	marked by correspondence or resemblance
	resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
	having the same or similar characteristics
	capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability
	(of words) expressing closely related meanings