like

like is a 4-letter English word with 26 senses as noun, adjective, intransitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character. Face value is 8 in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

4 letters · Scrabble 8 · Words With Friends 9 · 26 senses

Definitions

1. superlative. Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.
2. superlative. Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
3. superlative. Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
4. superlative. Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
5. noun. That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
6. noun. A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
7. adjective. In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
8. adjective. In a like or similar manner.
9. adjective. Likely; probably.
10. adjective. To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
11. adjective. To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.
12. adjective. To liken; to compare.
13. intransitive verb. To be pleased; to choose.
14. intransitive verb. To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
15. intransitive verb. To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
16. noun. a kind of person

    "We'll not see his like again"

    "I can't tolerate people of his ilk"

    Synonyms: ilk

17. noun. a similar kind, "we don't want the likes of you around here"

    "dogs, foxes, and the like"

18. verb. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard

    "How did you like the President's speech last night?"

19. verb. be fond of

    "I like my nephews"

20. verb. find enjoyable or agreeable

    "I like jogging"

    "She likes to read Russian novels"

21. verb. prefer or wish to do something

    "Do you care to try this dish?"

    "Would you like to come along to the movies?"

    Synonyms: care, wish

22. verb. want to have

    "I'd like a beer now!"

23. adjective. 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"

    Synonyms: similar

24. adjective. having the same or similar characteristics

    "all politicians are alike"

    "they looked utterly alike"

    Synonyms: alike, similar

25. adjective. equal in amount or value

    "like amounts"

    "equivalent amounts"

    Synonyms: same

26. adjective. conforming in every respect

    "boxes with corresponding dimensions"

    "the like period of the preceding year"

    Synonyms: comparable, corresponding

Synonyms

ilk, care, wish, similar, alike, same, comparable, corresponding

Anagrams

Other playable words that use exactly the letters in like:

kiel

Common word forms

liked, liker, likes, likely, likest, liking, likeful, likeable, likeness

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