like
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(a) 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
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(a) 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
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(a) having the same or similar characteristics
- all politicians are alike
- they looked utterly alike
- friends are generally alike in background and taste
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(s) conforming in every respect
- boxes with corresponding dimensions
- the like period of the preceding year
Nouns
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(n) a similar kind
- dogs, foxes, and the like
- we don't want the likes of you around here
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(n) a kind of person
- We'll not see his like again
- I can't tolerate people of his ilk
Verbs
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(v) prefer or wish to do something
- Do you care to try this dish?
- Would you like to come along to the movies?
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(v) find enjoyable or agreeable
- I like jogging
- She likes to read Russian novels
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(v) be fond of
- I like my nephews
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(v) feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
- How did you like the President's speech last night?
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(v) want to have
- I'd like a beer now!