alike

The definition of alike is having similarities.

(adjective)

Lions and tigers are an example of two things that are alike.

See alike in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

like one another; showing resemblance; similar: usually used in the predicate

Origin: ME olike < OE gelic, onlike & ON (g)likr, alikr < PGmc *galik- < *ga- (< IE *ge-, perfective prefix) + *lik-: see like

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See alike in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having close resemblance; similar: The twins are as alike as two peas in a pod. Friends are generally alike in background and tastes.

adverb

In the same manner or to the same degree: They dress and walk alike.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English alich (influenced by Old Norse ālīkr)

Origin: , blend of ilich (from Old English gelīc)

Origin: and anlich (from Old English onlīc); see līk- in Indo-European roots

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