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like
(l/aI/k )

adjective (a)

  • resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination(adj.all)
    Example:
    Suits of like design.
    A limited circle of like minds.
    Members of the cat family have like dispositions.
    As like as two peas in a pod.
    Doglike devotion.
    A dreamlike quality.
    Synonym:
    similar
    Antonym:
    different, dissimilar, unlike
    source: wordnet30
  • equal in amount or value(adj.all)
    Example:
    Like amounts.
    Gave one six blows and the other a like number.
    Synonym:
    same
    Antonym:
    unlike
    source: wordnet30
  • having the same or similar characteristics(adj.all)
    Example:
    All politicians are alike.
    They looked utterly alike.
    Friends are generally alike in background and taste.
    Synonym:
    alike, similar
    Antonym:
    dissimilar, unalike
    source: wordnet30
  • Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a similar kind(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    Dogs, foxes, and the like.
    We don't want the likes of you around here.
    Synonym:
    the like, the likes of
    source: wordnet30
  • a kind of person(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    We'll not see his like again.
    Synonym:
    ilk
    source: wordnet30
  • That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • conforming in every respect(adj.all)
    Example:
    The like period of the preceding year.
    Synonym:
    comparable, corresponding
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • prefer or wish to do something(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    Would you like to come along to the movies?.
    Synonym:
    care, wish
    source: wordnet30
  • find enjoyable or agreeable(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    I like jogging.
    She likes to read Russian novels.
    Antonym:
    dislike
    source: wordnet30
  • be fond of(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    I like my nephews.
    source: wordnet30
  • feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    How did you like the President's speech last night?.
    source: wordnet30
  • want to have(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    I'd like a beer now!.
    source: wordnet30
  • To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be pleased; to choose.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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