alike

  • 11alike — [[t]əla͟ɪk[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way. We looked very alike. Ant: different 2) ADV GRADED: ADV after v Alike means in a similar way. They even dressed alike. ...their assumption… …

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  • 12alike — a|like1 [ ə laık ] adjective never before noun if people or things are alike, they are similar in some way: The two versions of the text are alike in many ways. The sisters don t really look alike. alike a|like 2 [ ə laık ] adverb * 1. ) in the… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 13alike — a|like1 [əˈlaık] adj [not before noun] [: Old English; Origin: onlic, from on + lic body ] very similar ▪ My mother and I are alike in many ways. alike 2 alike2 adv 1.) in a similar way ▪ The twins were dressed alike. →great minds think alike …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 14alike — I UK [əˈlaɪk] / US adverb * 1) in the same way or in a similar way Not everyone acts or thinks alike. 2) used for referring to two people or things equally It s a show that appeals to young and old alike. II UK [əˈlaɪk] / US adjective [never… …

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  • 15alike — [əˈlaɪk] adj I similar The sisters don t really look alike.[/ex] II adv alike [əˈlaɪk] 1) in the same way or in a similar way Students of both sexes dressed alike.[/ex] 2) used for referring to two people or things equally It s a show that… …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 16alike — alikeness, n. /euh luyk /, adv. 1. in the same manner or form; similarly: They treated all customers alike. 2. to the same degree; equally: All three were guilty alike. adj. 3. having resemblance or similarity; having or showing no marked or… …

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  • 17alike — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} adj. VERBS ▪ be, look, seem ADVERB ▪ remarkably, very, very much ▪ exactly …

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  • 18alike — 1 adjective (not before noun) very similar: My mother and I are alike in many ways. 2 adverb 1 in a similar way: The twins were dressed alike. 2 equally: I enjoyed being on this course. | I learned a lot from teachers and students alike …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 19alike — a•like [[t]əˈlaɪk[/t]] adv. 1) in the same manner: to treat all customers alike[/ex] 2) to the same degree: All three were guilty alike[/ex] 3) similar or comparable: Not all twins are alike[/ex] • Etymology: bef. 950; ME alyke, in part… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 20alike — I. adverb Date: 14th century in the same manner, form, or degree ; equally < was denounced by teachers and students alike > II. adjective Etymology: Middle English ilik, ilich (from Old English gelīc) & alik, alteration of Old English onlīc, from …

    New Collegiate Dictionary