like

adj. having similar characteristics; alike, having a resemblance to; characteristic of

conj. similar to, very closely resembling; as if

prep. similar to, resembling; in a similar way, characteristic of; inclined to, tending to; for example

adv. nearly, approximately; probably (Slang); as if, such (Slang)

v. enjoy; be fond of; be attracted to; want; prefer

n. person or thing which is similar or comparable; kind, type; things which are preferred or liked

Also see Like Cola In English, the word like can be a noun, verb, adverb, adjective, preposition, particle, conjunction, hedge, interjection, and quotative.
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Verb
1. prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
(synonym) wish, care
(hypernym) desire, want
(hyponym) please
2. find enjoyable or agreeable; "I like jogging"; "She likes to read Russian novels"
(antonym) dislike
(hyponym) cotton
(entail) approve
3. be fond of; "I like my nephews"
4. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard; "How did you like the President's speech last night?"
(hypernym) see, consider, reckon, view, regard
5. want to have; "I'd like a beer now!"
(hypernym) desire, want
Adjective
1. 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"; "doglike devotion"; "a dreamlike quality"
(synonym) similar
(antonym) unlike, dissimilar, different
(similar) like-minded
(see-also) same
2. equal in amount or value; "like amounts"; "equivalent amounts"; "the same amount"; "gave one six blows and the other a like number"; "an equal number"; "the same number"
(synonym) equal, equivalent, same
(antonym) unlike, unequal
3. having the same or similar characteristics; "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generaly alike in background and taste"
(synonym) alike(p), similar
(attribute) likeness, alikeness, similitude
4. conforming in every respect; "boxes with corresponding dimensions"; "the like period of the preceding year"
(synonym) comparable, corresponding
(similar) same

(v. i.)
To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
  

(v. i.)
To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
  

(v. i.)
To be pleased; to choose.
  

(superl.)
Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
  

(superl.)
Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.
  

(superl.)
Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
  

(superl.)
Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
  

(n.)
That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
  

(n.)
A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
  

(a.)
To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
  

(a.)
To liken; to compare.
  

(a.)
To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.
  

(a.)
Likely; probably.
  

(a.)
In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
  

(a.)
In a like or similar manner.
  

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