Definitions

like

[lahyk] / laɪk /

ADJECTIVE

similar

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alike comparable related

STRONG

agnate allied allying approximating close cognate conforming congeneric consonant corresponding double equal equaling equivalent jibing matching near parallel relating resembling same twin uniform

WEAK

according to akin analogous approximative carbon-copy coextensive commensurate compatible congenerous consistent homologous identical in the manner of much the same not far from not unlike on the order of selfsame such undifferentiated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

different dissimilar unlike

STRONG

away changing divergent far inconsistent mismatched unalike unequal unfriendly variable

VERB

enjoy, be fond of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire appreciate go for love

STRONG

adore approve cherish dig esteem exclaim fancy prize relish savor

WEAK

be gratified by be keen on be partial to be pleased by be sweet on care for care to delight in derive pleasure from dote on feast on find appealing get a kick out of hanker for hold dear indulge in luxuriate in rejoice in revel in stuck on take an interest in take delight in take satisfaction in take to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate scorn

STRONG

despise not care refuse

WEAK

ignore

VERB

choose, feel inclined

Synonyms

STRONGEST

feel like please prefer want

STRONG

desire elect fancy select will wish

WEAK

care to feel disposed have a preference for incline toward

Antonyms

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dislike hate

WEAK

despise ignore

ADVERB

for instance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

STRONG

for example for instance such as

WEAK

thus

Example Sentences

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Like her upbringing, Mary’s connection to her heritage is complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Like the potential aerospace multiple, it is also higher than Honeywell stock currently trades.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Pro tip: The walkable neighborhood is close to Black Duck Spirits & Hearth and local shops like I Like You and A Bag Lady.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Like natural photosynthesis in plants, artificial photosynthesis uses sunlight to transform water and carbon dioxide into energy rich compounds.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Like all of us, she was straining to listen, to make some sense out of the murmur of voices we could all hear on the other side of that door.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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