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like (līk)

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

Informal likely like as not, he is already there

  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

a person or thing regarded as the equal or counterpart of another or of the person or thing being discussed I've never met her like

interjection

Informal inserted into spoken sentences before or after a word, phrase, or clause, apparently without meaning or syntactic function, but possibly for emphasis it's, like, hot
like Idioms

be like

Slang to say, think, or feel so I'm like, “We have to be there on time,” and he's like, “Well, duh—so what else is new?”

like anything

Informal very much; exceedingly

like blazes

or like crazy or like the devil or like mad
Informal with furious energy, speed, etc.

like to

Dialectal nearly; almost he like to broke the door down

nothing like

not at all like; completely different from

something like

almost like; about

the like

others of the same kind

the like of

Informal any person or thing like
like2 definition

like (līk)

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

preferences, tastes, or affections

Related Forms:

like Idioms

more like it

Informal closer to being what is wanted

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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like

modif.

similar, same, near, resembling, close, not far from, according to, conforming with, matching, equaling, jibing, allying, not unlike, akin, related, analogous, twin, corresponding, allied to, much the same, of the same form, comparable, identical, congeneric, congenerous, approximative, in the manner of, parallel, homologous, to the effect that, consistent, of a piece, approximating; see also alike 1, 2.

Antonyms different*, far*, unrelated.


like

prep.

similar, same, near to; see alike 2, like (modif.).


like

n.

counterpart, match, equal, peer, equivalent, resemblance, parallelism; see also similarity.

and the like

and so forth, etcetera, etc., similar kinds; see others, same.

more like it*

acceptable, good, improved; see better 2.

nothing like

dissimilar, contrasting, opposed; see different 1, 2.

something like

similar, resembling, akin; see like (modif.).


like

v.

  1. To enjoy

    take delight in, relish, take pleasure in, derive pleasure from, be pleased by, revel in, indulge in, rejoice in, find agreeable, find congenial, find appealing, be gratified by, take satisfaction in, be keen on, exclaim over, savor, fancy, dote on, take an interest in, develop interest for, delight in, bask in, luxuriate in, regard with favor, have a liking for, love, have a taste for, care to, feast on, get a kick out of*, feast one's eyes on*, be tickled by*, eat up*, go in for*, lick one's lips over*.

    Antonyms endure*, detest*, dislike. *

  2. To be fond of

    have a fondness for, admire, hold in regard, take a fancy to, feel warmly toward, feel affectionately toward, prize, esteem, hold dear, dote on, care about, care for, approve, be pleased with, take to*, have a soft spot in one's heart for*, go for in a big way*, hunger and thirst after*, hanker for*, have a yen for*, become attached to*, be sweet on*, cotton to*, have eyes for*; see also cherish 1, love 1.

    Antonyms hate*, disapprove*, dislike. *

  3. To be inclined

    choose, feel disposed, wish, desire, have a preference for, prefer, fancy, feel like, incline toward; see also want 1.


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like Usage Examples

Object

  • copy: Would you like a copy of the Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000?

Modifies a noun

  • manner: In like manner, Water receives two qualities from the Earth, darkness and thickness; and from the Fire one, motion.

Modifying Another Word

  • especially: It especially likes the deeper blacker soils that were created under long since vanished mixed oak woodland.

Used with why or when

  • what: If you like what you see on the sites then why not consider joining us?

Infinitive complement

  • thank: I would like to thank Skill for giving me a great work experience.

Present participle complement

  • sit: Also, I don't like sitting in a concert hall or theater with a full tummy.
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Faire l'amour avec une femme qui ne vous pla|"t pas, c'est aussi triste que de travailler. To make love with a woman whom you do not like is as sad as going to work.

-Anouilh,Jean

What I like about Clive Is that he is no longer alive. There is a great deal to be said For being dead.

-Bentley, Edmund Clerihew

Fair Italy! Thou art the garden of the world, the home Of all Art yields, and Nature can decree; Even in thy desert, what is like to thee?

-Rochdale

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