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