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   like

   /lʌɪk/

   preposition

   • 1. having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to: "he used to have a car like mine" Similar similar tothe same asidentical toOpposite unlike
   • ▪ in the manner of; in the same way or to the same degree as: "he was screaming like a banshee" Similar in the same way asin the manner ofin the same manner asin the same way thatin a similar way toafter the fashion ofalong/on the lines ofastantamount toOpposite unlike
   • ▪ in a way appropriate to: "students were angry at being treated like children" Similar characteristic oftypical ofin character withOpposite unlike
   • ▪ such as one might expect from; characteristic of: "just like you to put a damper on people's enjoyment" Similar characteristic oftypical ofin character withOpposite unlike
   • ▪ used in questions to ask about the characteristics or nature of someone or something: "what is it like to be a tuna fisherman?"
   • 2. used to draw attention to the nature of an action or event: "I apologize for coming over unannounced like this"
   • 3. such as; for example: "the cautionary vision of works like" Similar such asfor examplefor instancein particularasnamelyviz.Opposite except for

   conjunction

   • 1. in the same way that; as: "people who change countries like they change clothes"
   • 2. as though; as if: "I felt like I'd been kicked by a camel"

   noun

   • 1. used with reference to a person or thing of the same kind as another: "the quotations could be arranged to put like with like"
   • ▪ a thing or things of the same kind (often used to express surprise or for emphasis): "did you ever hear the like?"

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or thing) having similar qualities or characteristics to another person or thing: "I responded in like manner"
   • ▪ (of a portrait or other image) having a faithful resemblance to the original: "‘Who painted the dog's picture? It's very like.’"

   adverb

   • 1. used in speech as a meaningless filler or to signify the speaker's uncertainty about an expression just used: informal "there was this funny smell—sort of dusty like"
   • 2. used to convey a person's reported attitude or feelings in the form of direct speech (whether or not representing an actual quotation): informal "so she comes into the room and she's like ‘Where is everybody?’"
   • 3. in the manner of: archaic "like as a ship with dreadful storm long tossed"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse líkr; related to alike.

   Scrabble Points: 8

   • L

     1

   • I

     1

   • K

     5

   • E

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIKE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LIKE definition: 1. to enjoy or approve of something or someone: 2. to show that you think something is good on a…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › likeLike Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LIKE is to feel attraction toward or take pleasure in : enjoy. How to use like in a sentence. Like vs. As: Usage Guide

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIKE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you say that someone is behaving like something or someone else, you mean that they are behaving in a way that is typical of that kind of thing or person. Like is used in this way in many fixed expressions, for example to cry like a baby and to watch someone like a hawk.

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › like_adjlike, adj., adv., conj., prep. meanings, etymology and more ...

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   What does the word like mean? There are 50 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word like, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. like has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionlike verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of like verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › likeLike - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   The meaning of like has to do with being similar: maybe you sound just like your sister when you answer the phone. Or, in giving an example, like is the go-to word to introduce it: "We enjoy sports like hockey."

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › likeMeaning of like – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LIKE definition: 1. similar to or in the same way as someone or something: 2. something you say when you want…. Learn more.