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noun (1)

like

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adjective

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adverb

like

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conjunction

as in as
the way it would be or one would do if it looks like it's going to rain at any moment

Synonyms & Similar Words

likes

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of like
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noun (3)

plural of like

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noun (4)

plural of like

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of like
Verb
And when Sam cooks up a truly stupid scheme to make some quick cash, there’s little doubt a heavy like Mickey isn’t going to like it. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025 Nights are dark enough to see the Milky Way overhead, beaches are unspoiled, and the local seafood spots like to keep things unfussy but delicious. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Despite being one of Iran’s most successful actors, she was forced to rebuild her life and career abroad and has gone on to appear in the likes of Eden, My Sweet Pepper Land, William Tell, Paterson, Extraction and Invasion. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025 The post has more than 78,000 likes. Will Steakin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Mapping the Milky Way like never before — Goodnight, Gaia! Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025 There will be a movie theater, upstairs like, sort of, restaurant area. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Boyd likes to share a story that shows how investing in motivated young people like Portillo — who is now working on a bachelor’s in cybersecurity at Colorado State University — pays off in loyalty and hard work. Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 But while his image may be of utmost importance, Aidala likes to have a little fun too. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
The first day of festivities will feature the likes of The XX, Disclosure, Teddy Swims and Devo. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025 The film also won the Oscar for Best Picture, beating the likes of Raging Bull and The Elephant Man for the award. Christine Spines, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for like
Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Adjective
  • Richardson finished third in the semi-final; however, her time was fast enough to award her a non-automatic qualifying spot in the final, similar to what happened with her in Budapest.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • On tables set up in the plaza were candies from Mexico, as well as flags, small hats and boards for Loteria, a game similar to bingo.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Best Amazon Home Deals There are so many great finds in the general home category, like this pretty faux bouquet that’s perfect for fall and this dimmable candle warmer that features a timer.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
  • And there will be a pretty sweet view along with the Tuscan-style cuisine, too, with waterfront vistas stretching across the Bay from the full weatherized and heated patio.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Cochrane’s machines sold for about $800 per unit around the turn of the 20th century.
    Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Only about 3% of this year's participating students came from D-or-F-rated schools, which Smith said reflected little change from the previous year.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • By reducing time spent at charging stations, the technology aims to make the EV ownership experience more comparable to refueling a conventional vehicle.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants are actively seeking to reduce their reliance on international suppliers, but domestic alternatives aren't always available or comparable.
    Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • In short, The Paper doesn’t quite escape the shadow of its big brother, but that’s just fine with us.
    Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But then Belly scraps her Parisian plans and pledges her young life to Jeremiah, a rising super senior at Finch majoring in getting high and going to Cabo (which, quite honestly, is more age-appropriate than a wedding).
    Vogue, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • By way of comparison, Fox averaged a little north of 13 million viewers with its analogous Week 1 window a year ago.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • With analog simulators, physicists map a quantum system of interest onto an analogous system — one that obeys equations of the same form but is easier to configure and observe in a lab.
    Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • In approximately 14 months, voters will once again head to the polls to vote.
    Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The collection features approximately 350 works created in Cuba from the revolution through the 2000s.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Sep. 2025
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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