26984 words

alike

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
similar to each other:

Examples:

look alike The children all look very alike.
2
in a similar way:

Examples:

The twins even dress alike.
My father treated us all alike.
3
used after referring to two groups of people or things to show that both groups are included:

Examples:

Friends and family alike were devastated by the news of her death.
4
similar; like each other:

Examples:

You and your father don’t look very much alike.
5
equally; both:

Examples:

She received hundreds of letters of support from friends and strangers alike.

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