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