like

resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination

“suits of like design”

“a limited circle of like minds”

“members of the cat family have like dispositions”

“as like as two peas in a pod”

equal in amount or value

“like amounts”

“the same amount”

“gave one six blows and the other a like number”

“the same number”

having the same or similar characteristics

“all politicians are alike”

“they looked utterly alike”

“friends are generally alike in background and taste”

conforming in every respect

“boxes with corresponding dimensions”

“the like period of the preceding year”

a similar kind

“dogs, foxes, and the like”

“we don't want the likes of you around here”

a kind of person

“We'll not see his like again”

“I can't tolerate people of his ilk”

to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

“Do you care to try this dish?”

“Would you like to come along to the movies?”

“I wish I could go home now”

“They like him to write the letter”

find enjoyable or agreeable

“I like jogging”

“She likes to read Russian novels”

“Sam and Sue like the movie”

be fond of

“I like my nephews”

“Sam cannot like Sue”

feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard

“How did you like the President's speech last night?”

want to have

“I'd like a beer now!”