Like-Alike | Commonly Confused Words

Alike

/əˈlaɪk/

Having similar qualities or appearance; resembling each other closely

We are more alike than you think."They look as alike as fish."Parbleu, I wanted to see if they were exactly alike."

/laɪk/

To find something pleasant or enjoyable

I like his new hairstyle.Mrs Blifil, now many years widowed, liked them both."Ye better just get used to not liking it," Spike suggest.

This word has no antonyms

Like is often used as a verb expressing enjoyment or favor, while alike is an adjective or adverb that compares similarity.
Like is frequently followed by a noun or pronoun, whereas alike is often used after the verb to be.
Think of like when you want to show affection or preference, and alike when you want to emphasize resemblance.