resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination; suits of like design; a limited circle of like minds; members of the cat family have like dispositions; as like as two peas in a pod; doglike devotion; a dreamlike quality

[ Syn: similar ]

equal in amount or value; like amounts; equivalent amounts; the same amount; gave one six blows and the other a like number; the same number

[ Syn: same ]

having the same or similar characteristics; all politicians are alike; they looked utterly alike; friends are generally alike in background and taste

[ Syn: alike , similar ]

a similar kind; dogs, foxes, and the like, we dont want the likes of you around here

[ Syn: the like , the likes of ]

a kind of person; Well not see his like again; I cant tolerate people of his ilk

[ Syn: ilk ]

conforming in every respect; boxes with corresponding dimensions; the like period of the preceding year

[ Syn: comparable , corresponding ]

prefer or wish to do something; Do you care to try this dish?; Would you like to come along to the movies?

[ Syn: wish , care ]

find enjoyable or agreeable; I like jogging; She likes to read Russian novels'

be fond of; I like my nephews'

feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard; How did you like the President's speech last night?'

want to have; I'd like a beer now!'