Like vs. Alike

Like vs. Alike — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Like and Alike

Likeverb

To please.

Alikeadjective

Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.

The twins were alike.

Likeverb

To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.

I like hamburgersI like skiing in winterI like the Seattle Mariners this season

Alikeadverb

In the same manner, form, or degree; in common; equally.

We are all alike concerned in religion.

Likeverb

(obsolete) To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.

Alikeadjective

having the same or similar characteristics;

all politicians are alikethey looked utterly alikefriends are generaly alike in background and taste
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Likeverb

To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity.

I like to go to the dentist every six monthsShe likes to keep herself physically fitwe like to keep one around the office just in case

Alikeadverb

equally;

parents and teachers alike demanded reforms

Likeverb

(obsolete) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).

Alikeadverb

in a like manner;

they walk alike

Likeverb

(archaic) To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly.

He liked to have been too late.

Likeverb

To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.

I really like Sandra but don't know how to tell her.
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Likeverb

(obsolete) To liken; to compare.

Likeverb

To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.

I liked my friend's last status on Facebook.I can't stand Bloggs' tomato ketchup, but I liked it on Facebook so I could enter a competition.

Likenoun

Something that a person likes (prefers).

Tell me your likes and dislikes.

Likenoun

(internet) An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet.

Likenoun

(sometimes as the likes of) Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.

There were bowls full of sweets, chocolates and the like.It was something the likes of which I had never seen before.

Likenoun

(golf) The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side.

to play the like

Likeadjective

Similar.

My partner and I have like minds.

Likeadjective

(obsolete) Likely; probable.

Likeadverb

(informal) For example, such as: to introduce an example or list of examples.

There are lots of birds, like ducks and gulls, in this park.

Likeadverb

Likely.

Likeadverb

In a like or similar manner.

Like the woman down the street so confidently sang, she wanted to be able to too.

Likeconjunction

(colloquial) As, the way.

Likeconjunction

As if; as though.

It looks like you've finished the project.It seemed like you didn't care.

Likepreposition

Similar to, reminiscent of.

These hamburgers taste like leather.

Likeinterjection

Used to place emphasis upon a statement.

divint ye knaa, like?

Likeverb

prefer or wish to do something;

Do you care to try this dish?Would you like to come along to the movies?

Likeverb

find enjoyable or agreeable;

I like joggingShe likes to read Russian novels

Likeverb

be fond of;

I like my nephews

Likeverb

feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard;

How did you like the President's speech last night?

Likeverb

want to have;

I'd like a beer now!

Likeadjective

resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination;

suits of like designa limited circle of like mindsmembers of the cat family have like dispositionsas like as two peas in a poddoglike devotiona dreamlike quality

Likeadjective

equal in amount or value;

like amountsequivalent amountsthe same amountgave one six blows and the other a like numberan equal numberthe same number

Likeadjective

having the same or similar characteristics;

all politicians are alikethey looked utterly alikefriends are generaly alike in background and taste

Likeadjective

conforming in every respect;

boxes with corresponding dimensionsthe like period of the preceding year