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like
verb(like)
prefer or wish to do something
Synonyms: care, wish,
Examples:
Would you like to come along to the movies?.
like
adjective(like)
resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
Synonyms: similar,
Antonyms: unlike,
Examples:
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.
like
adjective(like)
conforming in every respect
Examples:
The like period of the preceding year.
like
noun(like)
a similar kind
Synonyms: the like, the likes of,
Examples:
Dogs, foxes, and the like.
We don't want the likes of you around here.
like
noun(like)
a kind of person
Synonyms: ilk,
Examples:
We'll not see his like again.
like
adjective(like)
having the same or similar characteristics
Synonyms: alike, similar,
Examples:
All politicians are alike.
They looked utterly alike.
Friends are generally alike in background and taste.
like
adjective(like)
equal in amount or value
Synonyms: same,
Antonyms: unlike,
Examples:
Like amounts.
Gave one six blows and the other a like number.
like
verb(like)
feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
Examples:
How did you like the President's speech last night?.
like
verb(like)
find enjoyable or agreeable
Antonyms: dislike,
Examples:
I like jogging.
She likes to read Russian novels.
like
verb(like)
want to have
Examples:
I'd like a beer now!.
like
(like)
be fond of
Examples:
I like my nephews.

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