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like
verb(like)prefer or wish to do something
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.
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
Synonyms: comparable, corresponding,
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.
We don't want the likes of you around here.
like
adjective(like)having the same or similar characteristics
Examples:
All politicians are alike.
They looked utterly alike.
Friends are generally alike in background and taste.
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.
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.
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.