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Definitions of like
To have a taste for; enjoy . The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
To be pleased with ; enjoy . The Clarendon dictionary. By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman. Published 1894.
To please , or be pleased with ; enjoy ; choose . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
To liken ; to compare . Webster Dictionary DB
To be pleased ; to choose . Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
To have an appearance or expression ; to look ; to seem to be (in a specified condition ). Webster Dictionary DB
To come near ; to avoid with difficulty ; to escape narrowly ; as , he liked to have been too late . Cf. Had like, under Like, a . Webster Dictionary DB
To choose ; suffix , indicating resemblance . The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
prefer or wish to do something ; "Do you care to try this dish ?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies ?" Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
want to have ; "I'd like a beer now !" Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
feel about or towards ; consider , evaluate , or regard ; "How did you like the President's speech last night ?" Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
be fond of ; "I like my nephews" Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
find enjoyable or agreeable ; "I like jogging "; "She likes to read Russian novels" Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
To be pleased with ; to enjoy ; to approve . Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
To be pleased with ; to approve ; to choose . Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Equal , or nearly equal ; as , fields of like extent . Webster Dictionary DB
Inclined toward ; disposed to ; as , to feel like taking a walk . Webster Dictionary DB
That which is equal or similar to another ; the counterpart ; an exact resemblance ; a copy . Webster Dictionary DB
The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side ; as , to play the like. Webster Dictionary DB
A liking ; a preference ; inclination ; - usually in pl.; as , we all have likes and dislikes. Webster Dictionary DB
That which is equal or similar to another . The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
The like thing or person : an exact resemblance : a liking . The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.
A similar thing or person . The Clarendon dictionary. By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman. Published 1894.
A like person or thing ; counterpart ; liking ; inclination . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
Some person or thing resembling another ; a copy . Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
What pleases one . Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
Some person or thing resembling another . Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
To the same extent , or in the same manner , as ; likely ; only in such expressions as , like enough . The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
In the same manner : probably . The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.
In the manner of ; similarly to . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
In the same manner ; likely . Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
In the same manner as ; equally or nearly so . Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
conforming in every respect ; "boxes with corresponding dimensions"; "the like period of the preceding year " Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
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 " Wordnet Dictionary DB
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 . Webster Dictionary DB
In a manner like that of ; in a manner similar to ; as , do not act like him . Webster Dictionary DB
In a like or similar manner . Webster Dictionary DB
Likely ; probably . Webster Dictionary DB
To suit ; to please ; to be agreeable to . Webster Dictionary DB
To be pleased with in a moderate degree ; to approve ; to take satisfaction in ; to enjoy . Webster Dictionary DB
Similar ; resembling; equal or nearly equal ; in a mood or condition for; as , I feel like reading . The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
Likable , likeable . The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
Equal in quantity , quality , or degree : similar : likely . The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.
Equal ; similar . The Clarendon dictionary. By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman. Published 1894.
Resembling; similar ; equal , or virtually equivalent . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
Equal in quantity , quality , or degree ; having resemblance ; similar ; likely . Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
Similar ; resembling; likely ; in a state that gives probable expectations. Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Usage examples for like
He
was
like
a
boy .
– Parrot & Co. by Harold MacGrath
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I
like
that ,"
she
said .
– Mary Minds Her Business by George Weston
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