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like

/laɪ̯k/noun, verb, adjective1 syllable

Like means: resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination.

Synonyms for like24

noun, as in a similar kind

the like, the likes of

noun, as in a kind of person

ilk

verb, as in to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

adjective, as in resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination

similar, like-minded, look-alike, suchlike, same

adjective, as in conforming in every respect

adjective, as in equal in amount or value

adjective, as in having the same or similar characteristics

also used for like

for example, such as, as, I mean, you know, around, about, well, be all, go

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Opposites of like

What does like mean?11

adjective

1

resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination“suits of like design”

2

conforming in every respect“boxes with corresponding dimensions”

3

equal in amount or value“like amounts”

4

having the same or similar characteristics“all politicians are alike”

noun

1

a similar kind“dogs, foxes, and the like”

2

a kind of person“We'll not see his like again”

verb

1

to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something“Do you care to try this dish?”

2

find enjoyable or agreeable“I like jogging”

3

be fond of“I like my nephews”

4

feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard“How did you like the President's speech last night?”

5

want to have“I'd like a beer now!”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with like?12

one syllable

two syllables

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Like in a sentence

  • You play the guitar quite like a professional, don't you?Zifre
  • You always like to trip me up, don't you?CK
  • He, just like you, is a good golfer.gin
  • Whether you like her or not, you can't marry her.Zifre
  • Air, like food, is a basic human need.Zifre
  • Seen from the sky, the river looked like a huge snake.CK
  • I wouldn't like to be in his position, for all his wealth.Swift
  • Math is like love: a simple idea, but it can get complicated.pyrachi

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of like

as a noun

plural
likes

as a verb

past tense
liked
present participle
liking
third-person singular
likes
past participle
liked