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Synonyms for like
laɪklike

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English Synonyms and Antonyms2.5 / 4 votes

  1. like

    Alike is a comprehensive word, signifying as applied to two or more objects that some or all qualities of one are the same as those of the other or others; by modifiers alike may be made to express more or less resemblance; as, these houses are somewhat (i. e., partially) alike; or, these houses are exactly (i. e., in all respects) alike. Cotton and wool are alike in this, that they can both be woven into cloth. Substances are homogeneous which are made up of elements of the same kind, or which are the same in structure. Two pieces of iron may be homogeneous in material, while not alike in size or shape. In geometry, two triangles are equal when they can be laid over one another, and fit, line for line and angle for angle; they are equivalent when they simply contain the same amount of space. An identical proposition is one that says the same thing precisely in subject and predicate. Similar refers to close resemblance, which yet leaves room for question or denial of complete likeness or identity. To say "this is the identical man," is to say not merely that he is similar to the one I have in mind, but that he is the very same person. Things are analogous when they are similar in idea, plan, use, or character, tho perhaps quite unlike in appearance; as, the gills of fishes are said to be analogous to the lungs in terrestrial animals.

    Synonyms:
    akin, alike, analogous, equal, equivalent, homogeneous, identical, kindred, resembling, same, similar, uniform

    Antonyms:
    different, dissimilar, distinct, heterogeneous, unlike

    Preposition:
    The specimens are alike in kind; they are all alike to me.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms1.5 / 2 votes

  1. likenoun

    Synonyms:
    equal, correspondent, similar, resembling

    Antonyms:
    unequal, different, dissimilar

  2. likeverb

    Synonyms:
    love, approve, enjoy, relish, affect

    Antonyms:
    hate, dislike, loathe, mislike, detest, abhor, abominate

Princeton's WordNet1.3 / 3 votes

  1. like, the like, the likes ofnoun

    a similar kind

    "dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want the likes of you around here"

    Synonyms:
    the likes of, the like, ilk

    Antonyms:
    unlike, different, dissimilar, dislike

  2. like, ilkadjective

    a kind of person

    "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk"

    Synonyms:
    the likes of, the like, ilk

    Antonyms:
    dissimilar, different, unlike, dislike

  3. like, similaradjective

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

    "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"

    Synonyms:
    same, standardised, corresponding, similar, alike(p), interchangeable, comparable, standardized, exchangeable

    Antonyms:
    unlike, different, dissimilar, dislike

  4. like, sameadjective

    equal in amount or value

    "like amounts"; "equivalent amounts"; "the same amount"; "gave one six blows and the other a like number"; "the same number"

    Synonyms:
    same, similar, corresponding, same(p), comparable, alike(p)

    Antonyms:
    different, unlike, dissimilar, dislike

  5. alike(p), similar, likeadjective

    having the same or similar characteristics

    "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generally alike in background and taste"

    Antonyms:
    unlike, dissimilar, different, dislike

  6. comparable, corresponding, likeverb

    conforming in every respect

    "boxes with corresponding dimensions"; "the like period of the preceding year"

    Synonyms:
    corresponding, similar, same, comparable, alike(p)

    Antonyms:
    different, unlike, dissimilar, dislike

  7. wish, care, likeverb

    prefer or wish to do something

    "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"

    Synonyms:
    bid, wish well, wish, care, give care, handle, manage, worry, deal

    Antonyms:
    unlike, different, dissimilar, dislike

  8. likeverb

    find enjoyable or agreeable

    "I like jogging"; "She likes to read Russian novels"

    Synonyms:
    care, wish

    Antonyms:
    unlike, dissimilar, different, dislike

  9. likeverb

    be fond of

    "I like my nephews"

    Synonyms:
    care, wish

    Antonyms:
    different, unlike, dissimilar, dislike

  10. likeverb

    feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard

    "How did you like the President's speech last night?"

    Synonyms:
    care, wish

    Antonyms:
    different, unlike, dissimilar, dislike

  11. likeverb

    want to have

    "I'd like a beer now!"

    Synonyms:
    care, wish

    Antonyms:
    different, unlike, dissimilar, dislike

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Dictionary of English Synonymes4.0 / 1 vote

  1. likeadjective

    Synonyms:
    similar, resembling, analogous, allied, parallel, cognate, of a piece

  2. likeadjective

    Synonyms:
    equal, same

  3. likeadjective

    Synonyms:
    likely, probable

  4. likenoun

    Synonyms:
    equal

  5. likenoun

    Synonyms:
    preference, partiality, liking

  6. likeadjective

    Synonyms:
    in the manner of, in the same manner as

  7. likeadjective

    Synonyms:
    likely, probably

  8. likeverb

    Synonyms:
    approve, be pleased with, take pleasure in

  9. likeverb

    Synonyms:
    relish, enjoy, be fond of

  10. likeverb

    Synonyms:
    esteem, fancy, have a regard for, take a liking to, take to, take a fancy to; find to one's mind, taste, or fancy

  11. likeverb

    Synonyms:
    choose, prefer, elect, list, think fit, be pleased

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words2.0 / 1 vote

  1. likeadjective

    Synonyms:
    similar, alike, cognate, analogous, homogeneous

    Antonyms:
    unlike

  2. likenoun

    Synonyms:
    counterpart, copy, equal, liking, preference

  3. likeverb

    Synonyms:
    fancy, approve of, prefer, choose, wish

PPDB, the paraphrase database0.0 / 0 votes

  1. List of paraphrases for "like":

    love, loves, likes, similar, iike, wish, genus, kind, enjoy, loved, such

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#19254akin
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#23318interchangeable
#26986resembling
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How to use like in a sentence?

  1. Josh King Madrid:

    Not every customer is interested in your product. However, they are interested in themselves. Over-explaining the product may lead to information overload and losing the sale entirely. It’s best to focus on painting a mental picture of what the customer’s life may look like when they buy your product. Once they’ve mentally bought in, then provide all relevant information needed to succeed in using your product.”

  2. Parker Banks:

    I've had close friends lose their lives, even at my age, i've had somebody who was like a second mom to me lose her battle.

  3. Metastasio:

    We are like vessels tossed on the bosom of the deep; our passions are the winds that sweep us impetuously forward; each pleasure is a rock; the whole life is a wide ocean. Reason is the pilot to guide us, but often allows itself to be led astray by the storms of pride.

  4. The Californian:

    There is no experience like what just happened. If you work a desk job or a nine-to-five job there is no real experience where you get to feel that. I ca n’t imagine anything coming close to that in my life going forward so I am going to miss that greatly, that is hard, I think that is why a lot of athletes struggle after they retire, you ca n’t get that back. I have to be aware of that and find other things that I am passionate about.

  5. Video Marta:

    My sons went out because like every Cuban they were desperate over the situation, they are fathers. Every day here we have less. There was no medicine. It was a very sad moment with the pandemic. Children were dying and the elderly too.


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