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like

∞ 1.0
Having a similar appearance or quality
  • adjective
  • /laɪk/
: similar
  • Raba's was white and dotted all over with flower-like splotches in any color he could find.
  • like-minded
  • native-like
  • Unix-like

That's that's not what it's like to use this thing.

Examples

  • You mean like a house or like a work of art?

  • This must be what Switzerland is like.

  • Diamonds are made of carbon, like graphite.

  • The whole lot is wrapped in a crepe-like dough.

  • The most hospitable of these environments is the Mediterranean-like climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The flower has a petal shape similar to that of a tulip, making it look very like one.

  • Her dress is designed in a style like that of the 1920s flappers.

  • The dessert was light and fluffy, like a cloud on a warm summer day.

Synonyms

similar
vslike
∞ 1.0

Having some of the same qualities as another person or thing but not exactly the same

is the general term for resemblance across many cases
a bit like
vslike
349 2.4

A little similar to something you know

is the neutral general term covering full or partial resemblance
alike
vslike
221 1.0

Having very similar looks or qualities

is broader, covering both exact and looser resemblances
matching
vslike
120 1.9

Having the same appearance or design

also covers less exact cases that only share some qualities
akin
vslike
72 4.4

Similar in feeling or character to something like relief

is more general, marking resemblance without implying relation
akin to
vslike
71 3.9

Similar in feeling or quality to something

is the broad label for resemblance rather than specific relation
68 3.9

Similar in style or idea to something

is simpler, meaning direct similarity rather than inspired form
58 5.3

Like something else in style or appearance

is the plain expression for direct resemblance, not only a reminder
analogous
vslike
  • US
33 6.5

Similar in some ways that help you understand another thing

is the everyday word for general resemblance, not technical comparison
on the lines of
vslike
  • UK
2 3.7

Like an earlier example in style and form

is the core term for straightforward similarity, not only inspiration
suchlike
vslike
  • Archaic
2 7.0

Like the other things just mentioned

is the simple general label for resemblance rather than listing examples

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

Not the same as another person or thing

846 1.5

Different from another person or thing in important ways

Idioms

∞ 3.5

Close in type or number to something mentioned

A thing like the one just mentioned

349 2.4

A little similar to something you know

just like that
  • Informal
199 4.2

Happens suddenly without warning or effort

like hell
  • NSFW
98 7.9

Happening very quickly, with great effort or very strongly

like crazy
  • Informal
93 7.8

With a lot of energy and very quickly

84 3.5

Things or people similar to those just mentioned

like a man
  • Informal
74 7.2

Acting with courage and responsibility when facing a problem

like a dream
  • Informal
51 4.9

Very well and smoothly, as if perfect

like clockwork
  • Informal
32 3.6

Happens at the same time without problems

like hell
  • NSFW
24 9.8

Said to show that you do not believe or accept something

22 5.6

A phrase people say to agree with a plan

like a pro
  • Informal
18 5.5

In a way that shows a lot of skill

like mad
  • Informal
13 8.1

Act very quickly and with great effort

To be embarrassed and silly because of something you did

12 4.6

People treat you as if you were a king or queen with great care

To act happy and without worry like a child

10 3.0

To become known by many people very quickly

10 8.2

Do something with very great energy or speed

like a champ
  • Informal
10 8.0

In a way that shows great skill, confidence, and keeps trying when things are hard

9 6.9

A lot of people suddenly fall ill or collapse

like a zombie
  • Informal
9 8.4

Moving slowly and not fully aware because you are very tired

8 3.4

Spend a lot of time doing hard, tiring tasks

like the devil
  • Informal
8 8.2

Very quickly and with great energy

out like a light
  • Informal
7 7.3

To fall asleep or become unconscious very quickly

To keep saying the same complaint again and again until people get annoyed

6 7.1

Be full of energy and very happy

like a banshee
  • Informal
6 9.3

In a very loud and out of control way like someone crying or shouting

like gangbusters
  • Informal
6 8.1

Very quickly and with great success

6 3.9

Give someone very special care and attention like a king or queen

5 8.4

To be very sick and miserable

to eat like a pig
  • Offensive
5 7.8

To eat in a very messy and greedy way

To be very healthy, happy, and full of energy

like a ninja
  • Informal
4 8.2

To move very quietly and with skill so no one notices

4 4.7

Very quickly and with great force

To feel a sudden strong shock or surprise

4 6.7

Fall or fail very quickly and completely

4 6.8

To move with light, graceful steps like a butterfly

3 6.8

To light and use many cigarettes every day

3 4.8

Try very hard for some time

3 6.1

Receive very special care and small luxuries

Very excited and happy because there are many things to choose from

like a shot
  • Informal
3 6.0

Very quickly and without hesitation

To become strong again after serious damage or trouble

3 6.1

To appear in a good way after a problem

3 7.6

Act with very strong, urgent energy and full focus

3 7.4

To do something with great energy and effort

Seem very attractive and stylish

hung like a horse
  • Offensive
2 9.9

A man with a very large penis

treated like a dog
  • Offensive
2 8.1

To behave badly towards someone and show no respect

2 4.6

To tremble a lot because you are afraid, nervous, or cold

2 7.7

To say something that hurts someone suddenly and sharply

Compounds

245 4.1

Other things or people that are alike

A deep daze when a person is unaware of what is happening

2 4.1

Like a city with busy streets and tall buildings

1 6.5

So tight that it does not let something move, like a strong grip

1 3.8

It looks and feels like smooth clear glass

1 3.7

Soft and wobbly with a thick, partly solid feel

Very large and grand like a big church

1 4.4

Looking or moving like hot melted rock that flows

1 3.6

Long and rounded like a small tube

1 3.8

Round and flat like a circle

1 3.4

Looks, sounds, or moves like a bee

1 5.0

Thin, evenly spaced parts that stick out in a row like small teeth

1 5.0

Having dry, bumpy skin like a lizard or snake

1 3.4

Flat and round like a pancake

1 3.7

A soft, smooth, thick texture like a sweet dessert cream

1 4.9

Soft and thick like a stuffed toy

1 4.0

A smooth, shiny surface that glows softly in light

1 4.2

Like a small village with a friendly community

1 5.9

Shaped like a small, sharp knife with a pointed end

1 6.4

Long and thin with a sharp edge like a chisel

1 7.1

A very thin, light cloth that is almost see-through

1 4.5

Extremely hot, like the inside of an oven

1 6.0

Moving or shaped like a tool that makes holes

1 4.2

Having the feel and look of soft body parts like skin or muscle

1 3.6

Having a round, hollow shape like a small ball

1 4.1

Having the color, taste or look of a cherry

lung-like
  • Specialized
1 6.7

Having parts that work like breathing organs to let a creature take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide

1 4.0

Showing strong feeling like a bright fire

Very thin and sharply pointed like a small knife

1 4.4

Shaped like a band that goes around something

A clear, musical bird sound like a small bell

reptile-like
  • Offensive
1 8.2

Not showing emotion and acting as if they do not care

1 3.7

Very thin, soft, and easy to tear like paper used for cleaning

1 7.4

Feels light and soft, like a fluffy cake

1 6.8

Shaped like a rudder, it helps steer in water

bell-like call
  • Texting
3.7

A short bell sound on a phone or app that signals a message

Dengoid-like symptoms
  • Specialized
8.8

Symptoms like those of dengue fever, such as high fever, rash and muscle pain

A very loud, high cry that sounds like someone in great fear or pain

9.6

A very strong angry feeling that makes someone act violently and destroy things

A drink like tea that uses herbs or flowers instead of tea leaves

An attractive, confident style that is a little playful and tempting

How Similar

identical
257 2.9
alike
221 1.0
like
∞ 1.0
similar
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

like positive
liker comparative
likest superlative

Etymology

Like as an adjective comes from an old root lic meaning 'body' or 'form', so it pointed to things of the same shape or kind. That's why when something is like another, it resembles or matches it.