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superl. |
Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike;
often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character. |
| Like |
superl. |
Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent. |
| Like |
superl. |
Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely. |
| Like |
superl. |
Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk. |
| Like |
n. |
That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy. |
| Like |
n. |
A liking; a preference; inclination;
usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes. |
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a. |
In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him. |
| Like |
a. |
In a like or similar manner. |
| Like |
a. |
Likely; probably. |
| Like |
a. |
To suit; to please; to be agreeable to. |
| Like |
a. |
To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy. |
| Like |
a. |
To liken; to compare. |
| Like |
v. i. |
To be pleased; to choose. |
| Like |
v. i. |
To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition). |
| Like |
v. i. |
To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a. |
| Like |
n. |
The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like. |
