: 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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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
But audiences and critics alike loved the swing (which included, amid a kaleidoscope of depraved mayhem, disastrous IPOs, a brawl in a kids’ soft play area, abusive billionaire parents and two sudden deaths — one shockingly violent).
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Here are two reasons why partners do not necessarily need to be alike to be happy, according to the 2025 study.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Adverb
The long, shared table in the center of the room where your elbows grazed both friends and strangers alike was always a vibe.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
But audiences and critics alike loved the swing (which included, amid a kaleidoscope of depraved mayhem, disastrous IPOs, a brawl in a kids’ soft play area, abusive billionaire parents and two sudden deaths — one shockingly violent).
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
One of my pieces was authenticated through eBay, and the leather, stitching, canvas, and quality are alike.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Here are two reasons why partners do not necessarily need to be alike to be happy, according to the 2025 study.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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“Alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alike. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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alike
2 of 2 adverb
: in the same manner, form, or degree
we think alike
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