like vs the like

like and the like both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
like	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
the like	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, like and the like are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of like include the likes of.

like (noun)	the like (noun)
a kind of person	a similar kind
a similar kind

like (adjective)	the like (adjective)
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

like (verb)	the 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