more like

phrase

: close to : about, approximately

I thought it would only take two or three minutes, but it ended up taking more like half an hour.

Examples of more like in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The groom, who is close enough in age to feel more like a cousin, sends them on a quick errand that turns into a string of misadventures, leaving the trio at risk of missing the wedding altogether. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

Its molecules are too large to penetrate the skin and stimulate new production, Scott explains; applied topically, the protein acts more like a humectant (water-attracting substance), helping to retain moisture. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Instead, it’s covered mostly in grassy plains and looks more like Ireland. — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Today’s versions often look more like earrings than medical tools. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for more like

• businesslike
• ladylike
• motorbike
• workmanlike
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• birdlike
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• dislike