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

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different dissimilar unlike

STRONG

away changing divergent far inconsistent mismatched unalike unequal unfriendly variable

VERB

enjoy, be fond of

Synonyms

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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

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dislike hate scorn

STRONG

despise not care refuse

WEAK

ignore

VERB

choose, feel inclined

Synonyms

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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

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STRONG

for example for instance such as

WEAK

thus

Example Sentences

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He notes that the prediction-market monitoring system was built in partnership with Kalshi, but could eventually be applied to blockchain-based prediction markets like Polymarket.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Lucrative investment performance is far more a function of luck than any of us like to admit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Business executives routinely make decisions based on real-time data about sales, prices, inventories and the like, he said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

And two, because much like her work itself, our interview included layered discussion of constructing and shaping identities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

No one has to pick their white puffs; instead, wind blows them far and wide, making it seem like snow.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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