: in the same manner, form, or degree : equally
was denounced by teachers and students alike
: exhibiting close resemblance without being identical
alike in their beliefs
alikeness
noun
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
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Rubio said citizens and noncitizens alike are entitled to due process.
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Adaptability Is Key No two performances are alike because no two audiences are alike.
—Dr. Jen Donnell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
All events are held independently, so visitors and locals alike can pick and choose the itinerary that works best for them.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Rubio said citizens and noncitizens alike are entitled to due process.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Why Open Networks Make Sense Supply chains are deeply complex, and no two systems are alike.
—Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Adaptability Is Key No two performances are alike because no two audiences are alike.
—Dr. Jen Donnell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alike. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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alike
2 of 2 adverb
: in the same manner, form, or degree
we think alike
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