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like

[lahyk] / laɪk /
ADJECTIVE
similar
Synonyms
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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
STRONGEST
as
STRONG
for example for instance such as
WEAK
thus

Example Sentences

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“What I find most fascinating is just how, behaviorally, it seems the market is trying to trade the war just like it traded trade policy in 2025.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Chief marketing officers like Kimberly Storin at Zoom are grappling with the ever-changing ways that LLMs are describing their companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

As costs rose, the nonprofit idea started to look more and more like a barrier to helping the company achieve its goals, since it limited its ability to raise money.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

Another pupil, Jasmine, said she had not been able to find all the details she needed about the new qualifications online, adding: "Honestly, I've just found it so stressful… it feels like we're revising constantly."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

And then she thought maybe Cam meant not being at the top, like it wasn’t about competition but her own personal standards.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith