: 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
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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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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite this, the lawsuits continue to draw attention to the broader issue of high insulin prices and their impact on patients and health plans alike.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Matthew Glowicki, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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
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Adverb
On the show, the duo uploaded comedic takedowns of cringey social media users and influencers alike.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite this, the lawsuits continue to draw attention to the broader issue of high insulin prices and their impact on patients and health plans alike.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Various bills filed in Congress since Trump first announced his plans are more alike than not, but among the differences is the handling payroll taxes, including FICA, which helps fund Medicare and Social Security.
—Matthew Glowicki, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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
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“Alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alike. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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alike
2 of 2 adverb
: in the same manner, form, or degree
we think alike
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