ALIKE

alike

(adverb) in a like manner; “they walk alike”

alike, likewise

(adverb) equally; “parents and teachers alike demanded reforms”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

alike (comparative more alike, superlative most alike)

Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.

Adverb

alike (comparative more alike, superlative most alike)

In the same manner, form, or degree; in common; equally.

Anagrams

• Kalie, alkie

Source: Wiktionary


A*like", a. Etym: [AS. onlic, gelic; pref. a + like.]

Definition: Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference. [Now used only predicatively.] The darkness and the light are both alike to thee. Ps. cxxxix. 12.

A*like", adv. Etym: [AS. gelice, onlice.]

Definition: In the same manner, form, or degree; in common; equally; as, we are all alike concerne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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