Alike — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb adjective /ə-ˈlīk/

Meaning & Definition of Alike

Alike (adverb)

  1. in the same manner, form, or degree, equally

Alike (adjective)

  1. exhibiting close resemblance without being identical

Alike (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in like manner

    "regulations that are disapproved of by teachers and students alike"

    similar: also, correspondingly, ditto, likewise, similarly, so, as well
    related: equally, equivalently, identically
    opposite: differently, dissimilarly, otherwise
    near: contrarily, conversely, inversely, oppositely, vice versa, diversely, unequally, variously

Alike (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having qualities in common

    "all the houses in the neighborhood are alike in that they all have a one-car garage and a fenced-in backyard"

    similar: akin, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding, ditto, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, on the order of
    related: commensurate, proportionate, tantamount, virtual, allied, congeneric, congenerous, congenial, connatural, kin, kindred, relatable, related, approaching, approximating, close, coextensive, coincident, conformable, conforming, consistent, consonant, duplicate, equal, equivalent, fungible, identical, indistinguishable, interchangeable, me-too, redundant, same, selfsame, substitutable, synonymous, twin, entire, homogeneous, homogenous, unchanging, uniform, unvaried, unvarying
    opposite: different, dissimilar, diverse, unakin, unlike
    near: disparate, distinct, distinguishable, nonequivalent, noninterchangeable, variable, varied, various, varying, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, unconnected, unrelated

Related Entry: Look-alike (noun)

Look-alike is a different word from Alike. The synonyms below are for look-alike, not for alike.

  1. something or someone that strongly resembles another

    "at first glance these two mattresses may be look-alikes, but a comparison of their innards tells a different story"

    similar: alter ego, carbon, carbon copy, clone, counterpart, doppelgänger, double, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, fetch, image, likeness, match, mirror image, picture, replica, ringer, spit, spitting image, twin
    related: effigy, portrait, portrayal, companion, fellow, mate, equal, equivalent, analogue, parallel
    near: antithesis, converse, opposite, reverse

Related Entry: Look-alike (adjective)

Look-alike is a different word from Alike. The synonyms below are for look-alike, not for alike.

  1. as in such, similar

    similar: akin, alike, analogous, comparable, coordinate, correspondent, corresponding, equivalent, like, matching, parallel, similar, such, suchlike, synonymous, tantamount, coequal, duplicate, equal, even, identical, indistinguishable, same
    opposite: different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike, differentiable, discriminable, divers, miscellaneous, sundry, varied, various

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Alike

The most common words with a similar meaning to Alike:

also, correspondingly, ditto, likewise, similarly, so, as well, akin, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, on the order of

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Alike

Words with the opposite meaning of Alike:

differently, dissimilarly, otherwise, different, dissimilar, diverse, unakin, unlike

Related Words for Alike

equally, equivalently, identically, commensurate, proportionate, tantamount, virtual, allied, congeneric, congenerous, congenial, connatural, kin, kindred, relatable, related, approaching, approximating, close, coextensive, coincident, conformable, conforming, consistent, consonant, duplicate, equal, equivalent, fungible, identical

Near Antonyms of Alike

contrarily, conversely, inversely, oppositely, vice versa, diversely, unequally, variously, disparate, distinct, distinguishable, nonequivalent, noninterchangeable, variable, varied, various, varying, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, unconnected, unrelated

Word Forms of Alike

Derived words: alikeness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Alike

Middle English ilik, ilich (from Old English gelīc) & alik, alteration of Old English onlīc, from on + līc body like:1

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Alike

Words & Phrases Containing Alike

look-alike

Frequently Asked Questions about Alike

What does "Alike" mean?

"Alike" means in the same manner, form, or degree, equally. As an an adverb and an adjective, it is defined as: in the same manner, form, or degree, equally. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Alike"?

Other words for "Alike" include also, correspondingly, ditto, likewise, similarly, so, as well and akin. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Alike" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Alike"?

There are 69 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Alike". Common alternatives include also, correspondingly, ditto, likewise, similarly, so, as well, akin, analogous and cognate.

What is the opposite of "Alike"?

Antonyms of "Alike" include differently, dissimilarly, otherwise, different, dissimilar, diverse, unakin and unlike. Near antonyms include contrarily, conversely, inversely and oppositely.

How do you use "Alike" in a sentence?

Examples of "Alike" in a sentence: "regulations that are disapproved of by teachers and students alike"; "all the houses in the neighborhood are alike in that they all have a one-car garage and a fenced-in backyard".

Is "Alike" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Alike" can be used as an adverb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Alike" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Alike" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Alike"?

"Alike" is pronounced /ə-ˈlīk/.