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like vs alike

alike vs like

like is a noun but alike is not a noun.

like and alike both are adjectives.

like is a verb but alike is not a verb.

like is not an adverb while alike is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
like Yes Yes Yes No
alike No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, like and alike are synonyms defined as:
  • like and alike: having the same or similar characteristics
Other synonyms of like include similar.
like (noun) alike (noun)
a kind of person
a similar kind
like (adjective) alike (adjective)
resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination having the same or similar characteristics
equal in amount or value
having the same or similar characteristics
conforming in every respect
like (verb) alike (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
like (adverb) alike (adverb)
equally
in a like manner
Difference between like and alike

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