- (n.) A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
- (superl.) Equal or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
- (a.) In a like or similar manner.
- (v.i.) To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
- (a.) In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
- (a.) To liken; to compare.
- (superl.) Having the same or nearly the same, appearance, qualities or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.
- (a.) To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
- (v.i.) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
- (a.) Likely; probably.
- (superl.) Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
- (a.) To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.
- (n.) That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
- (superl.) Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
- (v.i.) To be pleased; to choose.
- (n.) The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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