Meaning of 'like'

adjective

resembling or similar

Synonyms: similar

adjective

having the same or similar characteristics

Example: "all politicians are alike"

Synonyms: similar

adjective

equal in amount or value

Example: "like amounts"

Synonyms: same

adjective

conforming in every respect

Synonyms: comparable

noun

a kind of person

Example: "We'll not see their like again anytime soon."

Synonyms: ilk

noun

a similar kind

Example: "dogs, foxes, and the like, we don't want the likes of you around here"

Synonyms: the like the likes of

verb

feel about or towards

verb

be fond of

Example: "I like my nephews"

Synonyms: treasure care for cherish hold dear

verb

find enjoyable or agreeable

Example: "I like jogging"

verb

prefer or wish to do something

Synonyms: care

verb

want to have

Example: "I'd like a beer now!"