The Meaning of 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.
• (superl.) Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
• (superl.) Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
• (superl.) Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
• (n.) That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
• (n.) A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
• (a.) In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
• (a.) In a like or similar manner.
• (a.) Likely; probably.
• (a.) To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
• (a.) To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.
• (a.) To liken; to compare.
• (v. i.) To be pleased; to choose.
• (v. i.) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
• (v. i.) 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

the like , the likes of , ilk , wish , care , similar , same , alike , similar , comparable , corresponding

Antonyms

dislike , unlike , unlike , unalike

Homophones

lyke

Rhymes

alike , apelike , beaklike , bike , birdlike , bleich , businesslike , catlike , childlike , dike , dislike , doglike , dreamlike , dyck , dyke , eellike , eich , eick , eike , eyelike , fanlike , fike , fyke , ghostlike , gleich , gruneich , hike , hitchhike , homelike , huyck , ike , klondike , knifelike , ladylike , lifelike , lyke , mcpike , mike , motorbike , needlelike , netlike , pike , psych , pyke , reich , reiche , schweich , shrike , speich , spike , starchlike , starlike , streich , strike , teich , thorndyke , tike , toothlike , trike , turnpike , tyke , unlike , unsportsmanlike , updike , updyke , vandyke , vanschaick , warlike , workmanlike , wormlike , wyke , zike