adjective

1. having almost or exactly the same qualities, characteristics, etc.; similar; equal a cup of sugar and a like amount of flour
2. Rare alike
3. Dialectal likely

Etymology: ME lik, aphetic for ilik < OE gelic, similar, equal, lit., of the same form or shape, akin to Ger gleich < PGmc *galīka- < *ga-, prefix of uncert. meaning + *līka, body, (ON līk, Goth leik, OE lic): for IE base see lich

adverb

1. similar to; somewhat resembling she is like a bird
2. in a manner characteristic of; similarly to she sings like a bird
3. in accord with the nature of; characteristic of it's not like her to sleep late
4. in the mood for; desirous of to feel like sleeping
5. indicative or prophetic of that sounds like fun; it looks like a clear day tomorrow
6. as for example great dramatists like Sophocles and Shakespeare

conjunction

1. in the way that; as it was just like you said
2. as if it looks like he is late

noun

interjection

intransitive verb liked, liking lik′·ing

1. Obsolete to please
2. to be so inclined; choose leave whenever you like

Etymology: ME liken < OE lician (akin to Goth leikan) < base of lic, body, form (see like): sense development: to be of like form—be like—be suited to—be pleasing to

transitive verb

1. to have a taste or fondness for; be pleased with; have a preference for; enjoy
2. to want or wish I would like to see him
3. Informal to favor and support as the probable winner I like Cleveland in the Series

noun