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like

[lahyk] / laɪk /
ADJECTIVE
similar
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alike comparable related
STRONG
agnate allied allying approximating close cognate conforming congeneric consonant corresponding double equal equaling equivalent jibing matching near parallel relating resembling same twin uniform
WEAK
according to akin analogous approximative carbon-copy coextensive commensurate compatible congenerous consistent homologous identical in the manner of much the same not far from not unlike on the order of selfsame such undifferentiated
Antonyms
STRONGEST
different dissimilar unlike
STRONG
away changing divergent far inconsistent mismatched unalike unequal unfriendly variable
VERB
enjoy, be fond of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admire appreciate go for love
STRONG
adore approve cherish dig esteem exclaim fancy prize relish savor
WEAK
be gratified by be keen on be partial to be pleased by be sweet on care for care to delight in derive pleasure from dote on feast on find appealing get a kick out of hanker for hold dear indulge in luxuriate in rejoice in revel in stuck on take an interest in take delight in take satisfaction in take to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dislike hate scorn
STRONG
despise not care refuse
WEAK
ignore
VERB
choose, feel inclined
Synonyms
STRONGEST
feel like please prefer want
STRONG
desire elect fancy select will wish
WEAK
care to feel disposed have a preference for incline toward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dislike hate
WEAK
despise ignore
ADVERB
for instance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
as
STRONG
for example for instance such as
WEAK
thus

Example Sentences

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When his camera isn’t woozily circling like a merry-go-round, his edginess glints.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

So … what is the economy really like right now?

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

"When she wasn't on her phone for, like a couple of days or something, it was like she was back to herself, but in the in-between time, it was like going through withdrawal."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"I really like it up here," said Hansen, on his first ever journey to space.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Yeah, no problem. I just . . .” He almost looks like he’s missed me as much as I missed him, but I know better than to believe that.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.