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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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Richards said that movie was "a separate beast to K-Pop," with more in common with films like Frozen or Encanto for its young fans.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

My mom’s an immigrant, so becoming an actress seemed so crazy, like why would you take that risk?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

It drops into existing systems like a software update.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

In a bid to survive, theaters lowered ticket prices, introduced incentives like giveaways of dinnerware and began to sell concessions, which people previously bought from vendors or nearby sweet shops, Melnick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Some of the other kids around me are wearing their brand-new invitational T-shirts, like me.

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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.