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Definition of Like
Pronunciation: līkt | a. | 1. | Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; - often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character. | | 2. | Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent. | | 3. | Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely. | | 4. | Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk. | | n. | 1. | That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy. | | 2. | A liking; a preference; inclination; - usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes. | | 3. | (Golf) The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like. | | adv. | 1. | In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him. | | 2. | In a like or similar manner. | | 3. | Likely; probably. | | v. t. | 1. | To suit; to please; to be agreeable to. | | 2. | To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy. | | 3. | To liken; to compare. | | v. i. | 1. | To be pleased; to choose. | | 2. | To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition). | | 3. | To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a. |
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