Like — synonyms, like antonyms, definition

1. like (o)

as if by way of illustration including such as thus to illustrate

2. like (a)

akin alike analogous associated coequal cognate comparable consonant corresponding equal equipotent equivalent germane identical kindred matching on equal terms parallel related same • • •

3. like (Noun)

corollary counterpart equal equivalent ilk match the like the likes of

like (Noun) — A similar kind. ex. "dogs, foxes, and the like" ex. "we don't want the likes of you around here"

like (Noun) — A kind of person. ex. "We'll not see his like again"

form kind sort variety

4. like (Verb)

admire adopt adore adulate appreciate be disposed be fond of be inclined be pleased with care cherish choose delight delight in dig embrace enjoy espouse fancy love • • • dislike

like (Verb) — Prefer or look forward to doing something. ex. "Would you like to come along to the movies?"

like (Verb) — Find enjoyable or agreeable. ex. "I like jogging" ex. "She likes to read Russian novels"

like (Verb) — Be fond of. ex. "I like my nephews"

like (Verb) — Feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard. ex. "How did you like the President's speech last night?"

like (Verb) — Want to have. ex. "I'd like a beer now!"

consider desire reckon regard see view want bask care for cotton enjoy love please prefer relish savor savour

5. like (Adjective)

unlike

like (Adjective) — Resembling; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination. ex. "a limited circle of like minds" ex. "members of the cat family have like dispositions" ex. "as like as two peas in a pod" ex. "suits of like design"

like (Adjective) — Equal in amount or value. ex. "like amounts" ex. "gave one six blows and the other a like number"

like (Adjective) — Having the same or nearly the same characteristics. ex. "all politicians are like"

like (Adjective) — Conforming in every respect. ex. "the like period of the preceding year"

alikeness likeness similitude

6. like (Conjunction)

like (Conjunction) — (informal) sort of, in some way; often used as an almost meaningless filler. ex. "I thought for a second there was, like, you know, a story or something, but every shot is like only a second long"

like (Conjunction) — (informal) indicates something is unlikely and should not be considered. ex. "like that's going to be of any use to me!"