: in the same manner, form, or degree : equally
was denounced by teachers and students alike
: exhibiting close resemblance without being identical
alike in their beliefs
alikeness
noun
Synonyms
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
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024
Parents, school administrators, and educators alike can get $15 off catering orders of $100 or more through May 17.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024
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Adverb
Along with protecting the railroad, wider beaches preserve access to the coast and provide the recreational spaces loved by residents and visitors alike.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024
Parents, school administrators, and educators alike can get $15 off catering orders of $100 or more through May 17.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024
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“Alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alike. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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alike
2 of 2 adverb
: in the same manner, form, or degree
we think alike
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