like

like
like1
preposition
1》 similar to.
    ↘in the manner of.
    ↘in a way appropriate to.
    ↘characteristic of.
    ↘used to ask about someone's or something's characteristics.
2》 in this manner.
3》 such as.
conjunction informal
1》 in the same way that.
2》 as though.
noun a similar person or thing.
↘(the like) things of the same kind.
adjective having similar characteristics to another.
adverb
1》 informal used in speech as a meaningless filler.
2》 informal, chiefly US used to convey a person's reported attitude or feelings in the form of direct speech: so she comes in and she's like ‘Where is everybody?’
3》 (like as/to) archaic in the manner of.
Phrases
and the like et cetera.
like anything informal, chiefly Brit. to a great degree.
(as) like as not probably.
like so informal in this manner.
the likes of informal a person such as.
Origin
ME: from ON líkr; related to alike.
Usage
It is considered unacceptable in formal English to use like as a conjunction meaning ‘as if’ (as in he's behaving like he owns the place). Use as if or as though instead.
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like2
verb
1》 find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory.
2》 wish for; want.
    ↘prefer: how do you like your coffee?
    ↘(in questions) feel about or regard.
noun (likes) the things one likes.
Origin
OE līcian 'be pleasing', of Gmc origin.

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  • Like — (l[imac]k), a. [Compar. {Liker} (l[imac]k [ e]r); superl. {Likest}.] [OE. lik, ilik, gelic, AS. gel[=i]c, fr. pref. ge + l[=i]c body, and orig. meaning, having the same body, shape, or appearance, and hence, like; akin to OS. gil[=i]k, D. gelijk …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • Like — Like, adv. [AS. gel[=i]ce. See {Like}, a.] 1. In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him. [1913 Webster] He maketh them to stagger like a drunken man. Job xii. 25. [1913 Webster] Note: Like, as here used, is… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Like — (l[imac]k), v. i. 1. To be pleased; to choose. [1913 Webster] He may either go or stay, as he best likes. Locke. [1913 Webster] 2. To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition). [Obs.] [1913 Webster] You… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Like — Like, n. 1. That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy. [1913 Webster] He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. A liking; a preference;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Like — Like, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Liked} (l[imac]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Liking}.] [OE. liken to please, AS. l[=i]cian, gel[=i]cian, fr. gel[=i]c. See {Like}, a.] 1. To suit; to please; to be agreeable to. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Cornwall him liked best,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • like — like1 liker, n. /luyk/, adj., (Poetic) liker, likest, prep., adv., conj., n., v., liked, liking, interj. adj. 1. of the same form, appearance, kind, character, amount, etc.: I cannot remember a like instance. 2. co …   Universalium

  • like — I. verb (liked; liking) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English līcian; akin to Old English gelīc alike Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. chiefly dialect to be suitable or agreeable to < I like onions but they don t like me > 2 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • like — 1. verb /laɪk/ a) To please. And yf hit lyke yow I wille speke with hem by cause I am a knyghte of kynge Arthurs [...]. b) To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of. His countenance likes me not. Syn …   Wiktionary

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