alike

a-like · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Similar to each other; having resemblance.

  2. 2.

    In the same or a similar way.

  3. 3.

    Both; equally (used after a noun).

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    look alike — To resemble each other in appearance.
  • •
    great minds think alike — Said when two people have the same idea independently.
  • •
    share and share alike — To divide something equally among all parties.

Related words

Antonyms: different, dissimilar, distinct, unlike
See also: identical, like, same, similar
Synonyms: comparable, identical, same, similar

Etymology

From Old English gelic ("like, similar"), from Proto-Germanic galikaz. The prefix a- developed from the Old English phrase on gelic ("in like manner").