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alike

/əˈlaɪk/

Meanings
  • adjective

    having or showing a resemblance or similarity

  • adjective

    similar in some respects, but not identical


Pronunciation
  1. /əˈlaɪk/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with alike
like , mike , spike , tike
Variants
List of all variants of alike that leads to same result
alike , alikeness , alikenesses , look-alike , look-alikes , a face like thunder , a thing , a thing like , have a memory like a sieve , have a memory/mind like a sieve , have a mind like a sieve
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English ealike, from ealig 'equal' + -like 'likeness'


Trivia
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  1. The word 'alike' contains the letters a, l, i, k, and e, which appear in order from left to right in the English alphabet.

  2. The word 'alike' is often used in the phrase 'birds of a feather flock together', which means that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to group together.


Related Concepts
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  1. equivalent: Refers to things that have the same value or meaning, but are not necessarily similar in appearance or form.

  2. analogous: Refers to things that are similar in function or meaning, but not necessarily identical.


Culture
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In literature, 'alike' is often used to describe characters or situations that share similarities. In music, the term 'alike' is used in sheet music to indicate that parts should be played in the same way.

How to Memorize "alike"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a pair of objects or people that are similar, but not identical, to help remember the meaning of 'alike'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'alike' with the concept of similarity or equivalence to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'All iguanas have long iliac crests, which are alike' to remember that 'alike' means similar or equal.


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