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alike

adjective adverb

having the same or similar characteristics

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
LI
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

əˈlaɪk

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Meaning

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adjective

  1. having the same or similar characteristics

    “all politicians are alike”

adverb

  1. in a like manner

    “they walk alike”

adverb

  1. equally

    “parents and teachers alike demanded reforms”

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Example Sentences

all politicians are alike
they looked utterly alike
friends are generally alike in background and taste
they walk alike
parents and teachers alike demanded reforms

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