like like /ˈlaɪk/

adjective

1. () Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination  ( similar , like )
   resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
    Suits of like design
   suits of like design
    A limited circle of like minds
   a limited circle of like minds
    Members of the cat family have like dispositions
   members of the cat family have like dispositions
    As like as two peas in a pod
   as like as two peas in a pod
    Doglike devotion
   doglike devotion
    A dreamlike quality
   a dreamlike quality
   
2. () Having the same or similar characteristics  ( like , alike , similar )
   having the same or similar characteristics
    All politicians are alike
   all politicians are alike
    They looked utterly alike
   they looked utterly alike
    Friends are generally alike in background and taste
   friends are generally alike in background and taste
   
3. () Equal in amount or value  ( like , same )
   equal in amount or value
    Like amounts
   like amounts
    Equivalent amounts
   equivalent amounts
    The same amount
   the same amount
    Gave one six blows and the other a like number
   gave one six blows and the other a like number
    The same number
   the same number
   
4. Conforming in every respect  ( like , comparable , corresponding )
   conforming in every respect
    Boxes with corresponding dimensions
   boxes with corresponding dimensions
    The like period of the preceding year
   the like period of the preceding year
   

conjunction

1. () [Informal] (informal) sort of, in some way; often used as an almost meaningless filler  ( like [Informal] )
   (informal) sort of, in some way; often used as an almost meaningless filler
   
2. () [Informal] (informal) indicates something is unlikely and should not be considered. Suggesting an improbable scenario.  ( like [Informal] , as if [Informal] , as though [Informal] )
   (informal) indicates something is unlikely and should not be considered. Suggesting an improbable scenario.
   

noun

1. A kind of person  ( like , ilk )
   a kind of person
    We'll not see his like again
   We'll not see his like again
    I can't tolerate people of his ilk
   I can't tolerate people of his ilk
   
2. A similar kind  ( like , the likes of , the like )
   a similar kind
    Dogs, foxes, and the like
   dogs, foxes, and the like
    We don't want the likes of you around here
   we don't want the likes of you around here
   

verb

1. () Prefer or wish to do something  ( care , wish , like )
   prefer or wish to do something
    Do you care to try this dish?
   Do you care to try this dish?
    Would you like to come along to the movies?
   Would you like to come along to the movies?
   
2. () Find enjoyable or agreeable  ( like )
   find enjoyable or agreeable
    I like jogging
   I like jogging
    She likes to read Russian novels
   She likes to read Russian novels
   
3. () Be fond of  ( like )
   be fond of
    I like my nephews
   I like my nephews
   
4. () Feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard  ( like )
   feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
    How did you like the President's speech last night?
   How did you like the President's speech last night?
   
5. () Want to have  ( like )
   want to have
    I'd like a beer now!
   I'd like a beer now!