Like

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·adj Likely; probably.

II. Like ·adj In a like or similar manner.

III. Like ·vi To be pleased; to Choose.

IV. Like ·superl Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.

V. Like ·adj To Liken; to Compare.

VI. Like ·superl Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.

VII. Like ·superl Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.

VIII. Like ·adj In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.

IX. Like ·adj To Suit; to Please; to be agreeable to.

X. Like ·noun That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.

XI. Like ·noun A liking; a preference; inclination;

— usually in ·pl; as, we all have likes and dislikes.

XII. Like ·vi To have an appearance or expression; to Look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).

XIII. Like ·add. ·noun The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like.

XIV. Like ·vi To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. ·cf. Had like, under Like, ·adj.

XV. Like ·adj To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to Approve; to take satisfaction in; to Enjoy.

XVI. Like ·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.

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

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