like
/laɪk/
preposition
- Similar to; in the same way as.
- The cake tastes like chocolate.
- She sings like a professional.
- He ran like the wind.
Synonyms
verb
- To find pleasant or enjoyable; to be fond of.
- Do you like your new job?
- She likes to walk in the park.
- I like reading books before bed.
- To want or wish for something.
- I would like a glass of water, please.
- We would like you to come to the party.
- He would like to join the team.
Synonyms
noun
- Things that are similar or of the same kind (often used in phrases like 'the like' or 'likes').
- We discussed movies, books, and the like.
- She has no patience for gossip or the like.
- I enjoy sports, music, and the like.
- A person or thing that is similar to another (often in 'the likes of').
- He competes with the likes of professional athletes.
- I've never seen the like of such a storm.
- The world may never see the like of that artist again.
adjective
- Having similar qualities or characteristics; resembling.
- The two houses are very like in design.
- We have like interests in photography.
- They are of like mind on the issue.
adverb
- Used in informal speech to indicate a pause, approximation, or to introduce a thought.
- He was like, 'I don't know what to do.'
- It was, like, the best day ever.
- The movie was like three hours long.
conjunction
- In the same way that; as (often used informally).
- Nobody sings like she does.
- It happened just like you said it would.
- Do it like I showed you.
suffix
- Used to form adjectives meaning 'similar to' or 'characteristic of'.
- He had a birdlike way of tilting his head.
- Her childlike curiosity was charming.
- The fabric had a silklike sheen.