HyperDic: alike

English > 3 senses of the word alike:
ADJECTIVEallalike, similar, likehaving the same or similar characteristics / characteristics
ADVERBallalike, likewiseequally
allalikein a like manner
alike > pronunciation
Soundsahlay'k
Rhymesapelike ... wormlike: 58 rhymes with ayk...
English > alike: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving the same or similar characteristics / characteristics.
Examples
  • "all politicians are alike"
  • "they looked utterly alike"
  • "friends are generally alike in background and taste"
Synonymssimilar, like
Attribute oflikeness, alikeness, similitudesimilarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
Oppositeunalike, dissimilarnot alike or similar
Spanishigual, parecida, parecido, semejante, similar
Catalanigual, semblant, similar
Nounsalikenesssimilarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
English > alike: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningEqually.
Example"parents and teachers alike demanded reforms"
Synonymlikewise
Spanishigualmente
English > alike: 3 senses > adverb 2
MeaningIn a like manner.
Example"they walk alike"

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