alike

1 of 2

adverb

ə-ˈlīk 

: in the same manner, form, or degree : equally

was denounced by teachers and students alike

alike

2 of 2

adjective

: exhibiting close resemblance without being identical

alike in their beliefs

alikeness noun

Synonyms of alike

Adverb

• also
• so
• as well
• similarly

Adjective

• like
• similar
• comparable
• analogous
• such

Examples of alike in a Sentence

Adverb

regulations that are disapproved of by teachers and students alike

Adjective

The two cars are much alike.

all the houses in the neighborhood are alike in that they all have a one-car garage and a fenced-in backyard

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

Early reactions dropped Monday, and while these are always to be taken with a grain of salt, the superlatives are flying from the keyboards of fanboys and film critics alike. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 6 July 2026

The supermodel was one of the most surprising people to make the guest list, causing pandemonium amongst Swifties and pop culture nerds alike when she was photographed heading to the wedding in a gorgeous gold silk gown (what a gold rush). — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026

Adjective

America's most affluent suburbs are more alike than different. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026

According to author Caroline Hallemann—whose book The Kennedys and the Windsors came out on June 2—the two women were even more alike than meets the eye. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English ilik, ilich (from Old English gelīc) & alik, alteration of Old English onlīc, from on + līc body — more at like entry 1

First Known Use

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing alike

• look-alike

Rhymes for alike

• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dislike
• dreamlike
• friedreich
• godlike
• hairlike
• homelike

Kids Definition

alike

1 of 2 adjective

ə-ˈlīk 

: similar sense 1

alikeness noun

alike

2 of 2 adverb

: in the same manner, form, or degree

we think alike