like

Definitions

1. 1superlative

   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. 2superlative

   Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.

3. 3superlative

   Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.

4. 4superlative

   Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.

5. 5noun

   That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.

6. 6noun

   A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.

7. 7adjective

   In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.

8. 8adjective

   In a like or similar manner.

9. 9adjective

   Likely; probably.

10. 10adjective

    To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.

11. 11adjective

    To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.

12. 12adjective

    To liken; to compare.

13. 13intransitive verb

    To be pleased; to choose.

14. 14intransitive verb

    To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).

15. 15intransitive 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. 16noun

    a kind of person

    "We'll not see his like again"

    "I can't tolerate people of his ilk"

    Synonyms

    ilk
17. 17noun

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

    "dogs, foxes, and the like"

18. 18verb

    feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard

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

19. 19verb

    be fond of

    "I like my nephews"

20. 20verb

    find enjoyable or agreeable

    "I like jogging"

    "She likes to read Russian novels"

21. 21verb

    prefer or wish to do something

    "Do you care to try this dish?"

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

    Synonyms

    carewish
22. 22verb

    want to have

    "I'd like a beer now!"

23. 23adjective

    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. 24adjective

    having the same or similar characteristics

    "all politicians are alike"

    "they looked utterly alike"

    Synonyms

    alikesimilar
25. 25adjective

    equal in amount or value

    "like amounts"

    "equivalent amounts"

    Synonyms

    same
26. 26adjective

    conforming in every respect

    "boxes with corresponding dimensions"

    "the like period of the preceding year"

    Synonyms

    comparablecorresponding