Like - Definition

adj 1: resembling or similar; having the same or some of the
same characteristics; often used in combination; "suits
of like design"; "a limited circle of like minds";
"members of the cat family have like dispositions"; "as
like as two peas in a pod"; "doglike devotion"; "a
dreamlike quality" [syn: like, similar] [ant:
different, dissimilar, unlike]
2: equal in amount or value; "like amounts"; "equivalent
amounts"; "the same amount"; "gave one six blows and the
other a like number"; "the same number" [syn: like, same]
[ant: unlike]
3: having the same or similar characteristics; "all politicians
are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are
generally alike in background and taste" [syn: alike(p),
similar, like] [ant: dissimilar, unalike]
4: conforming in every respect; "boxes with corresponding
dimensions"; "the like period of the preceding year" [syn:
comparable, corresponding, like]
n 1: a similar kind; "dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want
the likes of you around here" [syn: like, the like,
the likes of]
2: a kind of person; "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't
tolerate people of his ilk" [syn: like, ilk]
v 1: prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this
dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?" [syn:
wish, care, like]
2: find enjoyable or agreeable; "I like jogging"; "She likes to
read Russian novels" [ant: dislike]
3: be fond of; "I like my nephews"
4: feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard; "How
did you like the President's speech last night?"
5: want to have; "I'd like a beer now!"