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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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2. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › likelike - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 25, 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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › 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:

4. www.macmillandictionary.com › us › dictionaryLIKE (verb) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary

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   Definition of LIKE (verb): find someone or something pleasant or attractive; prefer to do something in particular way; show agreement or enjoyment on ...

5. www.yourdictionary.com › likeLike Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Like Definition. līk. liked, likes, liking. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Verb. Noun. Preposition. Idiom. Filter. verb. liked, likes, liking. To please. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To have a taste or fondness for; be pleased with; have a preference for; enjoy. Webster's New World.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › the likeLIKE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   1. [ lahyk ] See synonyms for like on Thesaurus.com. adjective, (Poetic) lik·er, lik·est. of the same form, appearance, kind, character, amount, etc.: I cannot remember a like instance. corresponding or agreeing in general or in some noticeable respect; similar; analogous: drawing, painting, and like arts. bearing resemblance.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › likelike definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   to enjoy something or think that someone or something is nice: I like to paint in my spare time. He really likes her. What do you like about him? Opposite. dislike. would like something. A1. to want something: I’d like to meet him. I’d like some bread, please. would you like…? A1. used to offer someone something:

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › grammarLike - English Grammar Today - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Like has a number of meanings and uses. Like as a verb meaning ‘enjoy’. We use like to talk about things or people which we enjoy or feel positive about: like + noun phrase. I like Sarah but I don’t like her brother much. Do you like pasta? She really likes the singing of Luciano Pavarotti. like + -ing. I like swimming before breakfast.