What does like mean in English? Meaning of like definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "like": a similar kind
Noun
Meaning: a similar kindExample: dogs, foxes, and the like
we don't want the likes of you around hereSynonyms: like
the like
the likes ofHypernyms: form
kind
sort
varietyMeaning of "like": prefer or wish to do something
Verb
Meaning: prefer or wish to do somethingExample: Do you care to try this dish?
Would you like to come along to the movies?Synonyms: care
like
wishHyponyms: pleaseHypernyms: desire
wantMeaning of "like": resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
Adjective
Meaning: resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combinationExample: suits of like design
a limited circle of like minds
members of the cat family have like dispositions
as like as two peas in a pod
doglike devotion
a dreamlike qualitySynonyms: like
similarAntonyms: different
dissimilar
unlikeSimilar: like-minded
look-alike
suchlikeAlso see: sameMeaning of "like": a kind of person
Noun
Meaning: a kind of personExample: We'll not see his like again
I can't tolerate people of his ilkSynonyms: ilk
likeHypernyms: form
kind
sort
varietyMeaning of "like": find enjoyable or agreeable
Verb
Meaning: find enjoyable or agreeableExample: I like jogging
She likes to read Russian novelsSynonyms: likeHyponyms: care for
cotton
enjoy
love
preferAntonyms: dislikeMeaning of "like": equal in amount or value
Adjective
Meaning: equal in amount or valueExample: like amounts
equivalent amounts
the same amount
gave one six blows and the other a like number
the same numberSynonyms: like
sameAntonyms: unlikeAlso see: equalMeaning of "like": be fond of
Verb
Meaning: be fond ofExample: I like my nephewsSynonyms: likeMeaning of "like": having the same or similar characteristics
Adjective
Meaning: having the same or similar characteristicsExample: all politicians are alike
they looked utterly alike
friends are generally alike in background and tasteSynonyms: alike
like
similarAntonyms: dissimilar
unalikeMeaning of "like": feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
Verb
Meaning: feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regardExample: How did you like the President's speech last night?Synonyms: likeHypernyms: consider
reckon
regard
see
viewMeaning of "like": conforming in every respect
Adjective
Meaning: conforming in every respectExample: boxes with corresponding dimensions
the like period of the preceding yearSynonyms: comparable
corresponding
likeSimilar: sameMeaning of "like": want to have
Verb
Meaning: want to haveExample: I'd like a beer now!Synonyms: likeHypernyms: desire
wantAdjective: (transitive, archaic) To please. 1903, A. W. Pollard (ed.), Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory (1485) , volume I, Bk. IV, chapter XXVI: Madam, said Sir Uwaine, they are to blame, for they do against the high order of knighthood, and the oath that they made; and if it like you I will speak with them, because I am a knight of King Arthur's, and I will entreat them with fairness; and if they will not, I shall do battle with them, and in the defence of your right. • 1485, Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book IV, chapter xxvij: Madame sayd syr Vwayne / they are to blame / for they doo ageynst the hyghe ordre of knyghthode & the othe that they made / And yf hit lyke yow I wille speke with hem by cause I am a knyghte of kynge Arthurs / and I wylle entrete them with fayrenesse / And yf they wylle not I shalle doo bataille with them and in the deffense of youre ryghte Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) I willingly confess that it likes me much better when I find virtue in a fair lodging than when I am bound to seek it in an ill-favoured creature. 1608, William Shakespeare, King Lear: His countenance likes me not.1903, A. W. Pollard (ed.), Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory (1485) , volume I, Bk. IV, chapter XXVI: Madam, said Sir Uwaine, they are to blame, for they do against the high order of knighthood, and the oath that they made; and if it like you I will speak with them, because I am a knight of King Arthur's, and I will entreat them with fairness; and if they will not, I shall do battle with them, and in the defence of your right. • 1485, Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book IV, chapter xxvij: Madame sayd syr Vwayne / they are to blame / for they doo ageynst the hyghe ordre of knyghthode & the othe that they made / And yf hit lyke yow I wille speke with hem by cause I am a knyghte of kynge Arthurs / and I wylle entrete them with fayrenesse / And yf they wylle not I shalle doo bataille with them and in the deffense of youre ryghteSir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) I willingly confess that it likes me much better when I find virtue in a fair lodging than when I am bound to seek it in an ill-favoured creature.1608, William Shakespeare, King Lear: His countenance likes me not.To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of. I like hamburgers; I like skiing in winter; I like the Seattle Mariners this season John Locke (1632-1705) He may either go or stay, as he best likes. 1865, Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, chapter 10: “I can tell you more than that, if you like,” said the Gryphon. “Do you know why it’s called a whiting?” 1907, Robert W. Chambers, chapter VIII, The Younger Set: At her invitation he outlined for her the succeeding chapters with terse military accuracy ; and what she liked best and best understood was avoidance of that false modesty which condescends, turning technicality into pabulum.John Locke (1632-1705) He may either go or stay, as he best likes.1865, Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, chapter 10: “I can tell you more than that, if you like,” said the Gryphon. “Do you know why it’s called a whiting?”1907, Robert W. Chambers, chapter VIII, The Younger Set: At her invitation he outlined for her the succeeding chapters with terse military accuracy ; and what she liked best and best understood was avoidance of that false modesty which condescends, turning technicality into pabulum.(obsolete) To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something. 1662, Thomas Salusbury, Galileo's Dialogue Concerning the Two Systems of the World (Dialogue Two) And therefore it is the best way, if you like of it, to examine these taken from experiments touching the Earth, and then proceed to those of the other kind. 1898, Winston Churchill, chapter 1, The Celebrity: He used to drop into my chambers once in a while to smoke, and was first-rate company. When I gave a dinner there was generally a cover laid for him. I liked the man for his own sake, and even had he promised to turn out a celebrity it would have had no weight with me.1662, Thomas Salusbury, Galileo's Dialogue Concerning the Two Systems of the World (Dialogue Two) And therefore it is the best way, if you like of it, to examine these taken from experiments touching the Earth, and then proceed to those of the other kind.1898, Winston Churchill, chapter 1, The Celebrity: He used to drop into my chambers once in a while to smoke, and was first-rate company. When I gave a dinner there was generally a cover laid for him. I liked the man for his own sake, and even had he promised to turn out a celebrity it would have had no weight with me.To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity. I like to go to the dentist every six months; She likes to keep herself physically fit; we like to keep one around the office just in case(obsolete) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition). William Shakespeare (1564-1616) You like well, and bear your years very well.William Shakespeare (1564-1616) You like well, and bear your years very well.(archaic) To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly. He liked to have been too late. Horace Walpole (1717-1797) He probably got his death, as he liked to have done two years ago, by viewing the troops for the expedition from the wall of Kensington Garden.Horace Walpole (1717-1797) He probably got his death, as he liked to have done two years ago, by viewing the troops for the expedition from the wall of Kensington Garden.To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for. I really like Sandra but don't know how to tell her.(obsolete) To liken; to compare. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Like me to the peasant boys of France.William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Like me to the peasant boys of France.(Internet, transitive) To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote. I liked my friend's last status on Facebook. I can't stand Bloggs' tomato ketchup, but I liked it on Facebook so I could enter a competition.Synonyms:
comparable, alike, related, agnate, cognate, twin, close, matching, same, uniform, conforming, resembling, corresponding, equivalent, consonant, parallel, double, equal, near, allied, akin, analogous, commensurate, compatible, consistent, homologous, identical, such, selfsame, approximating, jibing, congeneric, relating, allying, equaling, according to, approximative, coextensive, congenerous, in the manner of, much the same, not far from, not unlike, on the order of, undifferentiated, admire, appreciate, love, go for, exclaim, prize, savor, dig, fancy, adore, esteem, cherish, approve, relish, delight in, dote on, get a kick out of, be gratified by, be keen on, be partial to, be pleased by, be sweet on, care for, care to, derive pleasure from, feast on, find appealing, hanker for, hold dear, indulge in, luxuriate in, rejoice in, revel in, stuck on, take an interest in, take delight in, take satisfaction in, take to, prefer, please, want, desire, elect, wish, fancy, will, select, feel like, care to, feel disposed, have a preference for, incline toward,
Antonyms:
dissimilar, unlike, far, unfriendly, inconsistent, changing, variable, divergent, different, unalike, away, unequal, mismatched, dislike, hate, scorn, despise, refuse, ignore, not care, dislike, hate, despise, ignore,
