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alike 1 of 2

adverb

ə-ˈlīk How to pronounce alike (audio)
Definition of alikenext
as in also
in like manner regulations that are disapproved of by teachers and students alike

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alike

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adjective

as in like
having qualities in common 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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Recent Examples of alike
Adverb
At the end of the day, sometimes despite years or even decades of strong performance, careers and organizations alike can take an unexpected turn. — Nathan Mitchell, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Over the years, Blaustein welcomed celebrated artists and emerging talents alike into the Woodstock Film Festival community. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
But what begins as a mission soon veers into obsession and a dangerous game between two brilliant women who are more alike than either will admit. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 June 2026 Humans and wildlife alike feast on the fruit, with a taste between a banana and a pineapple and a custard-like texture. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alike
  1. also
  2. similar
  3. so
  4. comparable
  5. similarly
  6. analogous
  7. such
Adverb
  • The design also delivers low noise and vibration levels, an increasingly important consideration for passenger vessels.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Naturally, his size has already led to comparisons with Courtois, who also came through the ranks at Genk before Chelsea signed him at age 19.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of also
Adjective
  • Investors can look for adjacent, cheaper ZIP codes with similar emerging trends.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The economists tell a similar story about real estate brokers, who have fought to protect their role as middlemen and the hefty commissions that come with it.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of similar
Adverb
  • The president has opposed such efforts to constrain AI and claims that doing so could cause China to eclipse America on the technology.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Nasmaranian’s host needs to be replaced every so often in eternity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of so
Adjective
  • Despite this, as Victoria Fuller, head of Cleveland Police, pointed out, the local force receives £139million ($187m) less funding than, for example, its counterpart in Surrey, south of London, despite a comparable population.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • California pump prices are now comparable to levels last seen in early June, according to AAA.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of comparable
Adverb
  • Compare this with a similarly arresting later sequence, set deep within a magnificently mossy forest, where a band of hunters, led by Sung-ki (Zo In-sung, full of rascally charisma), do battle with Va’migere’s alien friends.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Efforts elsewhere to build similarly capable ships have proved costly and difficult.
    — HOLMES LIAO, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of similarly
Adjective
  • So says Ana Trias, president of prestige and fashion brands at Puig, who sees consumer behavior in fragrances becoming more analogous with fashion.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That suggests the possibility of traffic strategies targeting such neighborhoods, analogous to child safety efforts focused on schools and their surroundings.
    — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of analogous
Adjective
  • The state law defines such programs as those that develop proficiency in both English and another language by offering instruction in a classroom that is typically a mix of native speakers of English and of the other language.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • By the turn of the century, such devices were ubiquitous, joining airbags and antilock breaks as standard safety features.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of such

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“Alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alike. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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