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

Adverb

• also
• correspondingly
• ditto
• likewise
• similarly
• so

Adjective

• akin
• analogous
• cognate
• comparable
• connate
• correspondent
• corresponding
• ditto
• like
• matching
• parallel
• resemblant
• resembling
• similar
• such
• suchlike

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

Immigration policy in Florida and in the nation has been changing rapidly since President Trump began his second term which has presented a challenge to citizens, immigrants, undocumented individuals, attorneys and law enforcement alike. —Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025

For CEOs and CHROs alike, this means rethinking employee experience through the lens of long-term health, retention, and cognitive performance. —Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 23 May 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

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