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alike vs like

like vs alike

alike is not a noun while like is a noun.

alike and like both are adjectives.

alike is not a verb while like is a verb.

alike is an adverb but like is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alike No Yes No Yes
like Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, alike and like are synonyms defined as:
  • alike and like: having the same or similar characteristics
Other synonyms of alike include similar.
alike (noun) like (noun)
a kind of person
a similar kind
alike (adjective) like (adjective)
having the same or similar characteristics resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
equal in amount or value
having the same or similar characteristics
conforming in every respect
alike (verb) like (verb)
feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something
be fond of
find enjoyable or agreeable
want to have
alike (adverb) like (adverb)
equally
in a like manner
Difference between alike and like

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