: 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
Synonyms
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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Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
That includes a 19-point Trump lead among white men and a close contest among Hispanic men and younger men (age 18-39) alike.
—Gary Langer, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2024
Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
Their cases seemed eerily alike to a lot of people, including Arelie’s sisters.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 16 July 2024
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Adverb
Which is why this simple intention-tracking notebook—fit with room for 15 habits per week and a rewarding end-of-week checkbox—is a no-brainer gift for both wellness novices and self-care sages alike.
—Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
That includes a 19-point Trump lead among white men and a close contest among Hispanic men and younger men (age 18-39) alike.
—Gary Langer, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Its 69 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private landscaped terraces with wooden trellises sparkling with lights, but no two rooms are alike.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
Their cases seemed eerily alike to a lot of people, including Arelie’s sisters.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 16 July 2024
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“Alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alike. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
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alike
2 of 2 adverb
: in the same manner, form, or degree
we think alike
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