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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
2.
equal in amount or value
like amounts
gave one six blows and the other a like number
3.
having the same or similar characteristics
4.
conforming in every respect
the like period of the preceding year
'like' - used as a combining form
5.
(forming an adjective) having the form of, similar to
'like' - used as a conjunction
6.
(informal) sort of, in some way; often used as an almost meaningless filler
I thought for a second there was, like, you know, a story or something, but every shot is like only a second long
7.
(informal) indicates something is unlikely and should not be considered
like that's going to be of any use to me!
'like' - used as a noun
8.
a similar kind
dogs, foxes, and the like
we don't want the likes of you around here
9.
a kind of person
We'll not see his like again
'like' - used as a verb
10.
prefer or wish to do something
Would you like to come along to the movies?
11.
find enjoyable or agreeable
I like jogging
She likes to read Russian novels
12.
be fond of
I like my nephews
13.
feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
How did you like the President's speech last night?
14.
want to have
I'd like a beer now!
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derived forms
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1. Like / Plural
likes
2. Like / Past
liked
3. Like / Third Person
likes
4. Like / Present Participle
liking
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