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Alike vs. Like
Alike
/əˈlaɪk/Examples:
The twins look alike.They think alike when solving problems.
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Like
/laɪk/Examples:
I like ice cream.Do you like this book?
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- 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.
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