like (Meaning)
like (n)
a similar kind
a kind of person
like (v)
prefer or wish to do something
find enjoyable or agreeable
be fond of
feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
want to have
like (a)
resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
equal in amount or value
having the same or similar characteristics
like (s)
conforming in every respect
like (superl.)
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.
Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
like (n.)
That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like.
like (a.)
In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
In a like or similar manner.
Likely; probably.
To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.
To liken; to compare.
like (v. i.)
To be pleased; to choose.
To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
Synonyms & Antonyms of like
like Sentence Examples
- The boy was exactly like his father, sharing the same piercing blue eyes.
- The recipe called for an exact amount of flour, so I carefully measured it out.
- She had an exact copy of the painting hanging in her living room.
- The clock struck twelve, and the fireworks lit up the sky, like an exact symphony of light.
- I know exactly where it happened – it was right at the corner of Main and Elm.
- The doctor made an exact diagnosis, which allowed us to start the proper treatment.
- The twins were exactly alike, making it hard to tell them apart.
- The train left exactly on time, without a moment's delay.
- The project was a perfect match for her skills, like a glove fitting exactly.
- The weather forecast was exactly right – it rained throughout the afternoon.
FAQs About the word like
a similar kind, a kind of person, prefer or wish to do something, find enjoyable or agreeable, be fond of, feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard,
enjoy,want,love, fancy, feel like, crave, adore, delight (in), desire, wish (for)
dislike, refuse, refuse, abhor, detest, hate, hate, loathe, dislike, detest
The boy was exactly like his father, sharing the same piercing blue eyes.
The recipe called for an exact amount of flour, so I carefully measured it out.
She had an exact copy of the painting hanging in her living room.
The clock struck twelve, and the fireworks lit up the sky, like an exact symphony of light.
