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(adj) similar
resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
suits of like design; a limited circle of like minds; members of the cat family have like dispositions; as like as two peas in a pod; doglike devotion; a dreamlike quality
having the same or similar characteristics
all politicians are alike; they looked utterly alike; friends are generally alike in background and taste
(adj) same
equal in amount or value
like amounts; equivalent amounts; the same amount; gave one six blows and the other a like number; the same number
(adj) corresponding, comparable
conforming in every respect
boxes with corresponding dimensions; the like period of the preceding year
(noun) ilk
a kind of person
We'll not see his like again; I can't tolerate people of his ilk
(noun) the like, the likes of
a similar kind
dogs, foxes, and the like, we don't want the likes of you around here
prefer or wish to do something
Do you care to try this dish?; Would you like to come along to the movies?