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LIKE

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb, adverb, prep., conj., interj.)
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There are 22 meanings of the word Like.

How to pronounce like:

US

Like - as an adjective

Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination

Example: "Suits of like design"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
similar9
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unlike10

Equal in amount or value

Example: "Like amounts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
same6
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unlike10

Having the same or similar characteristics

Example: "All politicians are alike"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alike9similar9

Like - as a noun

A similar kind

Example: "Dogs, foxes, and the like"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
the likethe likes of

A kind of person

Example: "We'll not see his like again"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ilk7

Like - as an adjective satellite

Conforming in every respect

Example: "Boxes with corresponding dimensions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
comparable18corresponding19

Like - as a verb

To hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

Example: "Do you care to try this dish?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
care6wish10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desire7want7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Find enjoyable or agreeable

Example: "I like jogging"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dislike12

Be fond of

Example: "I like my nephews"

Feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard

Example: "How did you like the president's speech last night?"

Want to have

Example: "I'd like a beer now!"

Like - as an adverb

Likely.

In a like or similar manner.

Like - as a preposition

Similar to, reminiscent of.

Typical of

Example: "It would be just like achilles to be sulking in his tent."

Approximating

Example: "Popcorn costs something like $10 dollars at the movies."

In the manner of, similarly to.

Example: "He doesn't act like a president."

Such as

Example: "It's for websites like wikipedia."

As if there would be.

Example: "It looks like a hot summer in europe."

Like - as a conjunction

As, the way.

As if; as though.

Example: "It looks like you've finished the project."

Like - as an interjection

Used to place emphasis upon a statement.

Example: "Divint ye knaa, like?"

Example Sentences

"I like chocolate ice cream."
"She likes playing tennis."
"They like to go hiking on weekends."
"He likes to listen to music while studying."
"We like going to the beach during summer."
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Word Game Points

Is LIKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, like is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LIKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is LIKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, like is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LIKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is LIKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, like is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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