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   Like

   /līk/

   

   preposition

   • 1. having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to: "they were like brothers" Similar similar tothe same asidentical toOpposite unlike
   • ▪ in the manner of; in the same way or to the same degree as: "he was screaming like a banshee" Similar in the same way asin the manner ofin the same manner asin the same way thatin a similar way toafter the fashion ofalong/on the lines ofastantamount toOpposite unlike
   • ▪ in a way appropriate to: "students were angry at being treated like children" Similar characteristic oftypical ofin character withOpposite unlike
   • ▪ such as one might expect from; characteristic of: "just like you to put a damper on people's enjoyment" Similar characteristic oftypical ofin character withOpposite unlike
   • ▪ used in questions to ask about the characteristics or nature of someone or something: "what is it like to be a tuna fisherman?"
   • 2. used to draw attention to the nature of an action or event: "I apologize for coming over unannounced like this"
   • 3. such as; for example: "the cautionary vision of works like" Similar such asfor examplefor instancein particularasnamelyviz.Opposite except for

   conjunction

   • 1. in the same way that; as: "people who change countries like they change clothes"
   • 2. as though; as if: "I felt like I'd been kicked by a camel"

   noun

   • 1. used with reference to a person or thing of the same kind as another: "the quotations could be arranged to put like with like"
   • ▪ a thing or things of the same kind (often used to express surprise or for emphasis): "did you ever hear the like?"

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or thing) having similar qualities or characteristics to another person or thing: "I responded in like manner"
   • ▪ (of a portrait or other image) having a faithful resemblance to the original: "“Who painted the dog's picture? It's very like.”"

   adverb

   • 1. used in speech as a meaningless filler or to signify the speaker's uncertainty about an expression just used: informal "I was, like, so hyped up I couldn't go to sleep"
   • 2. used to convey a person's reported attitude or feelings in the form of direct speech (whether or not representing an actual quotation): informal "so she comes into the room and she's like “Where is everybody?”"
   • 3. in the manner of: archaic "like as a ship with dreadful storm long tossed"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse líkr; related to alike.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   Mar 26, 2024 · Noun [ edit] like ( countable and uncountable, plural likes) (sometimes as the likes of) Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort . There were bowls full of sweets, chocolates and the like. It was something the likes of which I had never seen before.

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   What does the word like mean? There are 50 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word like, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. like has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. geometry (mid 1500s) painting (mid 1500s) mathematics (mid 1500s) golf (1880s)

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › likelike | definition in the Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   Definition of like in Essential American English Dictionary. like. preposition. us / lɑɪk/ A2. similar to someone or something: He looks like his father. They were acting like children. It sounded like Michelle. what is someone/something like? A2. something you say when you want someone to describe someone or something:

8. www.myenglishpages.com › english › vocabulary-lessonEnglish Vocabulary - Like (its meanings and uses)

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   VOCABULARY. Vocabulary - Like. Uses and meanings of Like. The word like has a very flexible range of uses and meanings. It can be used as a noun, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and quotative. As a noun like has the following meanings: A person, thing or group similar to the one mentioned. (e.g.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusLIKE - 102 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   TO LIKE SOMEONE OR SOMETHING. Do you like pasta? Synonyms and examples. love. I love seafood. adore.