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alike
a·like A0201100 (ə-līk′)adj. Having close resemblance; similar: The twins are as alike as two peas in a pod. Friends are generally alike in background and tastes.adv. In the same manner or to the same degree: They dress and walk alike.
[Middle English alich (influenced by Old Norse ālīkr), blend of ilich (from Old English gelīc) and anlich (from Old English onlīc); see līk- in Indo-European roots.]
a·like′ness n.alike (əˈlaɪk) adj (postpositive) possessing the same or similar characteristics: they all look alike to me. advin the same or a similar manner, way, or degree: they walk alike. [Old English gelīc; see like1]a•like (əˈlaɪk)
adv. 1. in the same manner: to treat all customers alike. 2. to the same degree: All three were guilty alike. adj. 3. similar or comparable: Not all twins are alike. [before 950; Middle English alyke, in part continuing earlier iliche, ilike, Old English gelīc] a•like′ness, n. alikeIf two or more things or people are alike, they are similar in some way. They all looked alike to me.Be Careful!
Don't use 'alike' in front of a noun. Don't say, for example, 'They wore alike hats'. You say 'They wore similar hats'. The two companies sell similar products.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | alike - having the same or similar characteristics; "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generally alike in background and taste"similar, likeunalike, dissimilar - not alike or similar; "as unalike as two people could be" | | Adv. | 1. | alike - equally; "parents and teachers alike demanded reforms"likewise | | 2. |  alike - in a like manner; "they walk alike" |
alikeadjective1. similar, close, the same, equal, equivalent, uniform, parallel, resembling, identical, corresponding, akin, duplicate, analogous, homogeneous, of a piece, cut from the same cloth, like two peas in a pod We are very alike.
similar different, separate, unlike, diverse, dissimilaradverb1. similarly, identically, equally, uniformly, correspondingly, analogously They even dressed alike.
similarly differently, distinctly, unequallyalikeadjectivePossessing the same or almost the same characteristics:analogous, comparable, corresponding, equivalent, like, parallel, similar, uniform.Translationsalike (əˈlaik) adjective like one another; similar. Twins are often very alike. 相同的 相同的 adverb in the same way. He treated all his children alike. 一樣地 一样地alike
(as) (a)like as (two) peas in a podSaid of two people who are very similar in interests, actions, or appearance. Betty and Jennifer are as alike as two peas in a pod, so it's no wonder people sometimes mistake them for sisters.See also: pea, podshare and share alikeTo take or distribute equal portions or shares of something. When he won the lottery, Dan gave part of the money to every family in the neighborhood. "Share and share alike," he said. Come on, kids, there are enough toys for everyone to play with. Share and share alike!See also: alike, and, sharelook alike1. noun A person or thing that looks very similar to another person or thing. When used as a noun, the term is often hyphenated or spelled as one word. After the product proved immensely popular, a number of cheap lookalikes started popping up all over the place. The TV show had to bring on a look-alike after one of the stars passed away in the middle of filming the third season.2. verb To look very similar to another person or thing. To be honest, a lot of the small towns in this part of the country look alike. I was so tired and stressed during the exame that all the answers started looking alike. The old bigot said that all people of that ethnicity look alike to him.See also: alike, look*alike as (two) peas in a podvery similar. (Compare this with like (two) peas in a pod. *Also: as ~.) These two books are as alike as peas in a pod.See also: alike, pea, podGreat minds think alike.Prov. Very intelligent people tend to come up with the same ideas at the same time. (Used playfully, to commend someone for expressing the same thing you were thinking of; implies that you are congratulating that person for being as smart as you are. Also Great minds run in the same gutters, a casual and jocular variant.) Jill: Let's ride our bikes to the store instead of walking. Jane: I was just thinking we should do that, too. Jill: Great minds think alike.See also: alike, great, mind, thinklook aliketo appear similar. All these cars look alike these days. The twins look alike and not many people can tell them apart.See also: alike, lookshare and share alikeCliché having or taking equal shares. I kept five and gave the other five to Mary—share and share alike. The two roommates agreed that they would divide expenses—share and share alike.See also: alike, and, shareshare and share alikeMete out or partake of something equally, as in Mom told the children to share and share alike with their Halloween candy. This term, first recorded about 1566, alluded to the equal apportioning of spoils and soon was broadened to include equal sharing in the costs of a venture and other undertakings or possessions. See also: alike, and, sharegreat minds think alike COMMON People say great minds think alike when they have the same idea as someone else, to show that they think they are both clever. I hear you gave Emma the same present as me — great minds think alike! Note: Sometimes people just say great minds with the same meaning. `I decided to catch the earlier train too.' — `Ah well, great minds!' Note: This expression is often used humorously. See also: alike, great, mind, thinklike two peas in a pod or alike as two peas in a pod If you say that two people are like two peas in a pod or are alike as two peas in a pod, you mean that they are very similar in appearance or character. She is convinced the men are brothers. She said: `They were like two peas in a pod.' I remember when you brought the twins to be baptized, Laura. Alike as two peas in a pod! Note: People often vary this expression, for example by describing two people as peas from the same pod. The two men are peas from the same pod.See also: like, pea, pod, twogreat minds think alike used to flag up the coincidence when two people think of the same thing at the same time or have the same opinion.See also: alike, great, mind, thinkshare and share alike have or receive an equal share; share things equally.See also: alike, and, shareas alike/like as (two) ˈpeas in a pod (informal) very similar in appearance: I had never met his brother before but I recognized him immediately because they’re as alike as two peas in a pod. OPPOSITE: (like) chalk and cheeseSee also: alike, like, pea, podshare and share aˈlike (saying) share things equally: Children must learn to share and share alike.See also: alike, and, share(as) alike as (two) peas in a pod phr. very similar. (The peas in a pod are essentially identical.) The twins are as alike as two peas in a pod. See also: alike, pea, pod, twoas alike as peas in a pod verbSee as alike as two peas in a podSee also: alike, pea, podalike as two peas in a pod verbSee as alike as two peas in a podSee also: alike, pea, pod, twoalike as peas in a pod verbSee as alike as two peas in a podSee also: alike, pea, podapples and oranges, like comparingComparing two unlike objects or issues. This term, dating from the second half of the 1900s, has largely replaced the difference between chalk and cheese, at least in America. The latter expression of disparateness is much older, dating from the 1500s. Why apples and oranges, since they’re both fruits, and not some other object is unclear. Nevertheless, it has caught on and is on the way to being a cliché.See also: and, apple, compare, likeshare and share alike, toTo apportion exactly equally. This term originated in the sixteenth century and was applied to apportioning spoils, paying for a joint venture, and similar situations. It no doubt survived because of its rhythmic repetitive quality. See also: and, sharealike
Synonyms for alikeadj similarSynonyms- similar
- close
- the same
- equal
- equivalent
- uniform
- parallel
- resembling
- identical
- corresponding
- akin
- duplicate
- analogous
- homogeneous
- of a piece
- cut from the same cloth
- like two peas in a pod
Antonyms- different
- separate
- unlike
- diverse
- dissimilar
adv similarlySynonyms- similarly
- identically
- equally
- uniformly
- correspondingly
- analogously
Antonyms- differently
- distinctly
- unequally
Synonyms for alikeadj possessing the same or almost the same characteristicsSynonyms- analogous
- comparable
- corresponding
- equivalent
- like
- parallel
- similar
- uniform
Synonyms for alikeadj having the same or similar characteristicsSynonymsAntonymsadv equallySynonyms |