Australian English Meaning of like

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Definitions and Meaning of like in English

Wordnet

like (n)

a similar kind

a kind of person

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

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

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like (s)

conforming in every respect

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word like

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,fancy,feel like,love,adore,care,covet,crave,take delight (in)

Dislike,refuse,decline,discard,disfavour,dislike,reject,knock back,ditch

likable => likeable, lii => li, ligustrum vulgare => European privet, ligustrum ovalifolium => privet, ligustrum obtusifolium => Privet,