like

[laɪk]

like Definition

• 1. having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to
• 2. enjoying or preferring something
• 3. used in speech as a meaningless filler or to signify the speaker's uncertainty about an expression just used

Using like: Examples

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

• Example

  She looks like her mother.

• Example

  I like chocolate ice cream.

• Example

  He was like, 'I don't know what to do.'

• Example

  It's like I'm always the one who has to clean up after them.

like Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for like

• resembling
• similar to
• comparable to
• fond of
• keen on

Antonyms for like

• unlike
• dissimilar
• dislike
• hate

Idioms Using like

• like a fish out of water

  feeling awkward or uncomfortable in a new or unfamiliar situation

  Example

  I felt like a fish out of water at the party.

• like a bat out of hell

  very quickly or recklessly

  Example

  He drove away from the scene like a bat out of hell.

• like pulling teeth

  very difficult or unpleasant

  Example

  Getting him to talk about his feelings is like pulling teeth.

Phrases with like

• be like

  used in speech to convey the speaker's feelings, thoughts, or actions

  Example

  I was like, 'No way!'

• feel like

  have a desire or inclination for something

  Example

  I feel like going for a walk.

• look like

  resemble someone or something in appearance

  Example

  You look like your father.

Origins of like

from Old English 'gelīcian', meaning 'to please, be sufficient'

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Summary: like in Brief

The verb 'like' [laɪk] means to have the same characteristics or qualities as something, to enjoy or prefer something, or to be used as a filler. It is often used in phrases like 'be like,' 'feel like,' and 'look like.' The idioms 'like a fish out of water' and 'like pulling teeth' convey feelings of discomfort and difficulty, respectively.