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like

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Words like like

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01adjective

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

“suits of like design”

“a limited circle of like minds”

02adjective

equal in amount or value

“like amounts”

“the same amount”

03adjective

having the same or similar characteristics

“all politicians are alike”

“they looked utterly alike”

04adjective

conforming in every respect

“boxes with corresponding dimensions”

“the like period of the preceding year”

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05noun

a similar kind

“dogs, foxes, and the like”

“we don't want the likes of you around here”

06noun

a kind of person

“We'll not see his like again”

“I can't tolerate people of his ilk”

07verb

to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

“Do you care to try this dish?”

“Would you like to come along to the movies?”

08verb

find enjoyable or agreeable

“I like jogging”

“She likes to read Russian novels”

09verb

be fond of

“I like my nephews”

10verb

feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard

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

11verb

want to have

“I'd like a beer now!”

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