ALL meanings of like
like
L l - preposition like in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver. 2
- preposition like resembling (someone or something): He is just like his father. Your necklace is just like mine. 2
- noun like Like1 as a conjunction meaning “as, in the same way as” (Many shoppers study the food ads like brokers study market reports) or “as if” (It looks like it will rain) has been used for nearly 500 years and by many distinguished literary and intellectual figures. Since the mid-19th century there have been objections, often vehement, to these uses. Nevertheless, such uses are almost universal today in all but the most formal speech and writing. In extremely careful speech and in much formal writing, as, as if, and as though are more commonly used than like: The commanding general accepted full responsibility for the incident, as any professional soldier would. Many of the Greenwich Village bohemians lived as if (or as though) there were no tomorrow. The strong strictures against the use of like as a conjunction have resulted in the occasional hypercorrect use of as as a preposition where like is idiomatic: She looks as a sympathetic person. Like meaning “as if” is also standard in informal speech and writing with a small number of adjectives: The crew worked like crazy (or like mad) to finish the job on time. See also as. 1
- noun like Having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to. 1
- transitive verb like find personable 1
- transitive verb like be romantically attracted to 1
- transitive verb like consider good 1
- transitive verb like be fond of sth 1
- transitive verb like desire, prefer 1
- verbal expression like activity: enjoy 1
- preposition like in the same way as 1
- adverb like approximately, more or less 1
- adjective like the same, identical 1
- adjective like similar 1
- adjective like analogous, comparable 1
- adverb like as it were 1
- adverb like explaining attitude 1
- noun like counterpart 1
- noun like equal 1
- preposition like in the way that 1
- preposition like intensifier 1
- preposition like such as 1
- adjective like Digital Technology. (sometimes initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a feature used to like specific website content: a Like button; like boxes. 1
- preposition like characteristic of: It would be like him to forget our appointment. 1
- preposition like as if there is promise of; indicative of: It looks like rain. 1
- preposition like as if someone or something gives promise of being: She looks like a good prospect for the job. 1
- preposition like disposed or inclined to (usually preceded by feel): to feel like going to bed. 1
- preposition like similar or comparable to: There is nothing like a cold drink of water when one is thirsty. What was he like? 1
- preposition like (used correlatively to indicate similarity through relationship): like father, like son. 1
- preposition like (used to establish an intensifying, often facetious, comparison): sleeping like a log. 1
- preposition like as; such as: There are numerous hobbies you might enjoy, like photography or painting. 1
- adverb like nearly; closely; approximately: The house is more like 40 than 20 years old. 1
- adverb like Informal. likely or probably: Like enough he'll come with us. Like as not her leg is broken. 1
- noun like Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes. 1
- noun like Digital Technology. (sometimes initial capital letter) an instance of indicating one’s liking of specific website content: I see my comment got lots of likes. a feature or option, usually a button, that enables this: I installed a Like on my blog so you can subscribe to updates. 1
- idioms like would like. would1 (def 10). 1
- verb with object like to take pleasure in; find agreeable or congenial: We all liked the concert. 1
- verb with object like to regard with favor; have a kindly or friendly feeling for (a person, group, etc.); find attractive: His parents like me and I like them. 1
- verb with object like to wish or prefer: You can do exactly as you like while you are a guest here. 1
- verb with object like Digital Technology. (sometimes initial capital letter) to indicate one’s enjoyment of, agreement with, or interest in (website content, especially in social media): Share your posts so your friends can like them or leave a comment. Like us on Facebook to get a free sample. 1
- verb without object like to feel inclined; wish: We'll have lunch whenever you like. 1
- verb without object like Archaic. to suit the tastes or wishes; please. 1
- adverb like Nonstandard. as it were; in a way; somehow: I did it like wrong. to a degree; more or less: standing against the wall, looking very tough like. 0
- noun like (chiefly in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers). 0
- noun like (Internet) The act of showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote. 0
- noun like (sometimes as the likes of) Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort. 0
- noun like (golf) The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side. 0
- verb like (Transitive Verb) (archaic) To please. 0
- verb like To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of. 0
- verb like (Obsolete (No longer in use)) To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something. 0