alike

[əˈlaɪk]

alike Definition

• 1. having the same qualities or characteristics
• 2. in a similar way

Using alike: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alike" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The twins looked alike.

• Example

  The two paintings are very alike in style.

• Example

  They think alike on many issues.

• Example

  He treated us all alike.

alike Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for alike

• similar
• like
• comparable
• analogous
• corresponding

Antonyms for alike

• different
• unlike
• dissimilar

Phrases with alike

• all alike

  everyone or everything being the same or equal

  Example

  In this company, all employees are treated all alike.

• much alike

  very similar

  Example

  The two sisters look much alike.

• think alike

  to have similar opinions or ideas

  Example

  The two friends think alike on most issues.

Origins of alike

from Old English 'onlice', meaning 'similarly'

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Summary: alike in Brief

'Alike' [əˈlaɪk] means having the same qualities or characteristics, or in a similar way. It can be used as an adjective or adverb, and has synonyms like 'similar,' 'like,' and 'comparable.' Phrases like 'all alike' and 'think alike' use 'alike' to denote everyone or everything being the same or having similar opinions. 'Alike' is often used to compare things, as in 'The two paintings are very alike in style.'