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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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