alike

1 of 2

adverb

ə-ˈlīk 

: in the same manner, form, or degree : equally

was denounced by teachers and students alike

alike

2 of 2

adjective

: exhibiting close resemblance without being identical

alike in their beliefs

alikeness noun

Synonyms

Adverb

• also
• correspondingly
• ditto
• likewise
• similarly
• so

Adjective

• akin
• analogous
• cognate
• comparable
• connate
• correspondent
• corresponding
• ditto
• like
• matching
• parallel
• resemblant
• resembling
• similar
• such
• suchlike

Examples of alike in a Sentence

Adverb

regulations that are disapproved of by teachers and students alike

Adjective

The two cars are much alike.

all the houses in the neighborhood are alike in that they all have a one-car garage and a fenced-in backyard

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

Hidden in the Wasatch Back region, the 3,000-acre resort is popular with locals and visitors alike. —Sam Pfeifle, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024

PCMag audio expert Tim Gideon praised the Studio Pro’s balanced sound and effective noise cancellation in his review, calling them an excellent choice for casual and audiophile listeners alike. —Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024

Adjective

Its 69 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private landscaped terraces with wooden trellises sparkling with lights, but no two rooms are alike. —Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024

Their cases seemed eerily alike to a lot of people, including Arelie’s sisters. —Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 16 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English ilik, ilich (from Old English gelīc) & alik, alteration of Old English onlīc, from on + līc body — more at like entry 1

First Known Use

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing alike

• look-alike

Kids Definition

alike

1 of 2 adjective

ə-ˈlīk 

: similar sense 1

alikeness noun

alike

2 of 2 adverb

: in the same manner, form, or degree

we think alike