Definition
Meaning of 'like'
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. [ a.]- 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. [ n.]- 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. [ superl.]- 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. [ v. i.]- 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]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- a similar kind
- 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
- a kind of person
Example in sentence:
- I can't tolerate people of his ilk;
- We'll not see his like again
2. like [ v]
[ v]Meaning (3):
- prefer or wish to do something
- 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
- 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
- find enjoyable or agreeable
Example in sentence:
- I like jogging;
- She likes to read Russian novels
Meaning (6):
- be fond of
- be fond of
Example in sentence:
- I like my nephews
Meaning (7):
- want to have
- want to have
Example in sentence:
- I'd like a beer now!
3. like [ a]
[ a]Meaning (8):
- having the same or similar characteristics
- 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 (9):
- equal in amount or value
- 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
Meaning (10):
- resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
- 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
4. like [ s]
[ s]Meaning (11):
- conforming in every respect
- conforming in every respect
Example in sentence:
- boxes with corresponding dimensions;
- the like period of the preceding year
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