like

Adjective
  1. Resembling or similar;
    Having the same or some of the same characteristics;
    Often used in combination (synset 301412553)
    "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"
    also: same - closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree
    similar to:
    same as: similar
  2. Equal in amount or value (synset 301413922)
    "like amounts"; "equivalent amounts"; "the same amount"; "gave one six blows and the other a like number"; "the same number"
    also: equal - having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
    same as: same
  3. Having the same or similar characteristics (synset 301413463)
    "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generally alike in background and taste"
    tells us about: alikeness, likeness, similitude - similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
    same as: alike, similar
  4. Conforming in every respect (synset 302070958)
    "boxes with corresponding dimensions"; "the like period of the preceding year"
    similar to: same - closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree
    same as: comparable, corresponding
Noun
  1. A similar kind (synset 105854415)
    "dogs, foxes, and the like"; "we don't want the likes of you around here"
    is a type of: form, kind, sort, variety - a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
    same as: the like, the likes of
  2. A kind of person (synset 105853946)
    "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk"
    is a type of: form, kind, sort, variety - a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
    same as: ilk
Verb
  1. Prefer or wish to do something (synset 201828678)
    "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
    is a type of: desire, want - feel or have a desire for; want strongly
    subtypes: please - be the will of or have the will (to)
    same as: care, wish
  2. Find enjoyable or agreeable (synset 201781131)
    "I like jogging"; "She likes to read Russian novels"
    entail: approve - judge to be right or commendable; think well of
    subtypes:
    • cotton - take a liking to
    • prefer - like better; value more highly
    • care for - have a liking, fondness, or taste (for)
    • enjoy, love - get pleasure from
  3. Be fond of (synset 201780873)
    "I like my nephews"
  4. Feel about or towards;
    Consider, evaluate, or regard (synset 200693431)
    "How did you like the President's speech last night?"
    is a type of: consider, reckon, regard, see, view - deem to be
  5. Want to have (synset 201829904)
    "I'd like a beer now!"
    is a type of: desire, want - feel or have a desire for; want strongly

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