Alike: meaning, definitions and examples

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alike

[ əˈlaɪk ]

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in comparison

Having a resemblance or similarity; similar in nature, character, or quality.

Synonyms

comparable, matching, similar

Examples of usage

The twins looked so alike that it was hard to tell them apart.
The two paintings are alike in style and color.

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in the same manner

In the same way or manner.

Synonyms

equally, in the same way, similarly

Examples of usage

The two friends think alike.
They dress alike for the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "alike" in other languages:

🇵🇹 semelhante

🇮🇳 समान

🇩🇪 ähnlich

🇮🇩 mirip

🇺🇦 подібний

🇵🇱 podobny

🇯🇵 似ている (nite iru)

🇫🇷 semblable

🇪🇸 parecido

🇹🇷 benzer

🇰🇷 비슷한 (biseushan)

🇸🇦 مماثل (mumathil)

🇨🇿 podobný

🇸🇰 podobný

🇨🇳 相似的 (xiāngsì de)

🇸🇮 podoben

🇮🇸 líkur

🇰🇿 ұқсас

🇬🇪 მსგავსი (msgavsi)

🇦🇿 oxşar

🇲🇽 parecido

Word origin

The word 'alike' originated from the Middle English word 'alik' which means 'in the same manner'. The word has been used since the 14th century to describe similarities and resemblances between objects or people. Over time, 'alike' has become a commonly used word in the English language to express similarity or resemblance.