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The two puppies look alike.
What does Alike mean?
Alike means similar or nearly the same.
Dictionary definition
Similar to each other in appearance, behavior, or quality.
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Alike in a sentence
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The stories are alike because both have brave main characters.
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Although the poems seem alike, their endings create different moods.
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uh · lyk · strongest beat: lyk
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WordAlike.
Partadjective, adverb.
MeaningAlike means similar or nearly the same.
ExampleExample: The two puppies look alike.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · lyk
- Strongest beat
- lyk
- Ending
- lyk
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lyk.
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Synonyms
Words like Alike
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Opposite words
differentUse when things are not the same.
unlikeUse when two things do not match or share qualities.
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Alike word family
Base word
alike
adjective
alike
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