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- [loo k-uh-lahyk]
- /ˈlʊk əˌlaɪk/
- /ˈlʊk.ə.laɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo k-uh-lahyk]
- /ˈlʊk əˌlaɪk/
Definitions of lookalike word
- noun lookalike a person or thing that looks like or closely resembles another; double. 1
- noun lookalike a compatible: The leading brand of computer was expensive so they bought cheap look-alikes. 1
- noun lookalike a pill or capsule that contains nonprescription stimulants, as caffeine and ephedrine, but is made to appear like one containing illegal or prescription stimulants, as amphetamine or biphetamine. 1
- adjective lookalike being or characteristic of a look-alike. 1
- noun lookalike Someone who physically resembles (looks like) someone else. 1
- noun lookalike person who resembles sb else 1
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Origin of lookalike
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; noun use of verb phrase look alike
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Parts of speech for Lookalike
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lookalike popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lookalike usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lookalike
noun lookalike
- impersonator — a person who pretends to be another.
- carbon copy — If you say that one person or thing is a carbon copy of another, you mean that they look or behave exactly like them.
- double — twice as large, heavy, strong, etc.; twofold in size, amount, number, extent, etc.: a double portion; a new house double the size of the old one.
- clone — If someone or something is a clone of another person or thing, they are so similar to this person or thing that they seem to be exactly the same as them.
- duplicate — a copy exactly like an original.
adj lookalike
- identical — similar or alike in every way: The two cars are identical except for their license plates.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- akin — If one thing is akin to another, it is similar to it in some way.
- allied — Allied forces or troops are armies from different countries who are fighting on the same side in a war.
- analogous — If one thing is analogous to another, the two things are similar in some way.
Antonyms for lookalike
noun lookalike
- original — belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning: The book still has its original binding.
- dissimilarity — unlikeness; difference.
- unlike — different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributed unlike sums to charity.
- opposite — situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.
- reality — the state or quality of being real.
adj lookalike
- dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
- unlike — different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributed unlike sums to charity.
- diverse — of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions.
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- distinct — distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.
adjective lookalike
- changing — not remaining the same; transient
- biassed — a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned: illegal bias against older job applicants; the magazine’s bias toward art rather than photography; our strong bias in favor of the idea.
Top questions with lookalike
- how to find a lookalike?
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