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Meaning of 'like' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Like [ a.]
- In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
- In a like or similar manner.
- Likely; probably.
- To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
- To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.
- To liken; to compare.
2 . Like [ n.]
- That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
- A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
3 . 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.
- Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
- Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
- Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
4 . Like [ v. i.]
- To be pleased; to choose.
- To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
- To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.

Meaning of 'like' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . like [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a similar kind
Example in sentence:
  • dogs, foxes, and the like;
  • we don't want the likes of you around here
Meaning (2):
- a kind of person
Example in sentence:
  • I can't tolerate people of his ilk;
  • We'll not see his like again
3 . like [ v]
Meaning (3):
- prefer or wish to do something
Example in sentence:
  • Do you care to try this dish?;
  • Would you like to come along to the movies?
Meaning (4):
- feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
Example in sentence:
  • How did you like the President's speech last night?
Meaning (5):
- find enjoyable or agreeable
Example in sentence:
  • I like jogging;
  • She likes to read Russian novels
Meaning (6):
- be fond of
Example in sentence:
  • I like my nephews
Meaning (7):
- want to have
Example in sentence:
  • I'd like a beer now!
8 . like [ a]
Meaning (8):
- resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
Example in sentence:
  • a dreamlike quality;
  • a limited circle of like minds;
  • as like as two peas in a pod;
  • doglike devotion;
  • members of the cat family have like dispositions;
  • suits of like design
Meaning (9):
- having the same or similar characteristics
Example in sentence:
  • all politicians are alike;
  • friends are generally alike in background and taste;
  • they looked utterly alike
Meaning (10):
- equal in amount or value
Example in sentence:
  • equivalent amounts;
  • gave one six blows and the other a like number;
  • like amounts;
  • the same amount;
  • the same number
11 . like [ s]
Meaning (11):
- conforming in every respect
Example in sentence:
  • boxes with corresponding dimensions;
  • the like period of the preceding year

Nearby Words:

likable like-minded likeable liked likehood likelihood likeliness likely liken likened

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