| Like |
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. |
| Like |
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. |
| Like-minded |
a. |
Having a like disposition or purpose; of the same mind. |
| Likeable |
a. |
See Likable. |
| Liked |
imp. & p. p. |
of Like |
| Likehood |
n. |
Likelihood. |
| Likelihood |
n. |
Appearance; show; sign; expression. |
| Likelihood |
n. |
Likeness; resemblance. |
| Likelihood |
n. |
Appearance of truth or reality; probability; verisimilitude. |
| Likeliness |
n. |
Likelihood; probability. |
| Likeliness |
n. |
Suitableness; agreeableness. |
| Likely |
a. |
Worthy of belief; probable; credible; as, a likely story. |
| Likely |
a. |
Having probability; having or giving reason to expect;
followed by the infinitive; as, it is likely to rain. |
| Likely |
a. |
Similar; like; alike. |
| Likely |
a. |
Such as suits; good-looking; pleasing; agreeable; handsome. |
| Likely |
a. |
Having such qualities as make success probable; well adapted to the place; promising; as, a likely young man; a likely servant. |
| Likely |
adv. |
In all probability; probably. |
| Liken |
a. |
To allege, or think, to be like; to represent as like; to compare; as, to liken life to a pilgrimage. |
| Liken |
a. |
To make or cause to be like. |
| Likened |
imp. & p. p. |
of Liken |
| Likeness |
n. |
The state or quality of being like; similitude; resemblance; similarity; as, the likeness of the one to the other is remarkable. |
| Likeness |
n. |
Appearance or form; guise. |
| Likeness |
n. |
That which closely resembles; a portrait. |
| Likeness |
n. |
A comparison; parable; proverb. |
| Likening |
p. pr. & vb. n. |
of Liken |
| Likerous |
n. |
Alt. of Likerousness |
| Likerousness |
n. |
See Lickerish, Lickerishness. |
| Likewise |
n. |
In like manner; also; moreover; too. See Also. |
