alike

1 of 2

adverb

: 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

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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Adverb
Accessibility will be prioritized during the creation of this new wing, the museum said, highlighting the fact that the current of the modern and contemporary galleries hinder both visitors and Met workers alike in certain areas, whether because of lighting issues, spatial constraints, or stairs. Alex Greenberger For Artnews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024 The refined and fashionably confident alike can find something in the brand’s inventory that is sure to bring a sigh of relief. Julian Randall, Essence, 11 Dec. 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 See all Example Sentences for alike 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of alike was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alike. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

alike

1 of 2 adjective
alikeness noun

alike

2 of 2 adverb
: in the same manner, form, or degree
we think alike

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