English dictionary

like

/l/aI/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

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

adj.all

Examples
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 similar

Antonyms different dissimilar unlike

Source: WordNet 3.0
equal in amount or value

adj.all

Examples
Like amounts.

Gave one six blows and the other a like number.

Synonyms same

Antonyms unlike

Source: WordNet 3.0
having the same or similar characteristics

adj.all

Examples
All politicians are alike.

They looked utterly alike.

Friends are generally alike in background and taste.

Synonyms alike similar

Antonyms dissimilar unalike

Source: WordNet 3.0
Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.

adjective

Source: webster1913

a similar kind

noun.cognition

Examples
Dogs, foxes, and the like.

We don't want the likes of you around here.

Synonyms the like the likes of

Source: WordNet 3.0
a kind of person

noun.cognition

Examples
We'll not see his like again.

Synonyms ilk

Source: WordNet 3.0
That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.

noun

Source: webster1913
The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like.

noun

Source: webster1913

In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.

adverb

Source: webster1913