“like”

Definitions

• adjective

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

  Synonyms: similar, amor, eros, admiration, admire, adoration, adore, adulate, affection, agape, agnate, akin

  Antonyms: unlike

  • Example:“suits of like design”
  • Example:“a limited circle of like minds”

• adjective

  equal in amount or value

  Synonyms: same

  Antonyms: unlike

  • Example:“like amounts”
  • Example:“the same amount”

• adjective

  having the same or similar characteristics

  Synonyms: alike, similar

  • Example:“All politicians are alike.”
  • Example:“They looked utterly alike.”

• adjective

  conforming in every respect

  Synonyms: comparable, corresponding

  • Example:“boxes with corresponding dimensions”
  • Example:“the like period of the preceding year”

• noun

  a similar kind

  Synonyms: the like, the likes of

  • Example:“dogs, foxes, and the like”
  • Example:“We don't want the likes of you around here.”

• noun

  a kind of person

  Synonyms: ilk

  • Example:“We'll not see his like again.”
  • Example:“I can't tolerate people of his ilk.”