alike

[uh-lahyk] / əˈlaɪk /

ADJECTIVE

similar

Synonyms

STRONGEST

identical

STRONG

like similar

WEAK

Xerox akin allied analogous approximate associated carbon copy cognate comparable concurrent correspondent corresponding dead ringer ditto double duplicate equal equivalent even facsimile indistinguishable kindred look-alike matched matching mated parallel proportionate related resembling same same difference spitting image undifferentiated uniform

Antonyms

STRONG

different dissimilar unlike

WEAK

distinct diverse opposite

ADVERB

similarly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

likewise

WEAK

analogously comparably comparatively consonantly correspondingly equally equivalently evenly identically in accordance with in common in the same degree in the same manner similarly the same way uniformly

Antonyms

WEAK

differently dissimilarly unequally unevenly

Example Sentences

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Messrs. Cornett and Bradway, playing brothers, look enough alike to give one pause at least in the early part of the eight-episode season, and the flashes back and forth are frequent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Beyond that, they were also beloved by critics and audiences alike, with “WALL-E” deservedly earning a spot in the Criterion Collection in 2022, designating the film as a significant work within the medium of cinema.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

It's led the internet, pop-culture enthusiasts and Swifties alike working to fill the blank space, with speculation ranging from possible to far-fetched.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Both ARK and Berkshire buying in is a sign that the stock appeals to growth and value investors alike.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Buzz and I were more alike than I’d suspected; that was exactly the way I think.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

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