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Alike
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Simple meaning
What does Alike mean?
Alike means similar or nearly the same.
Dictionary definition
Similar to each other in appearance, behavior, or quality.
Example sentences
Alike in a sentence
easy
The two puppies look alike.
medium
The stories are alike because both have brave main characters.
hard
Although the poems seem alike, their endings create different moods.
Synonyms
Words like Alike
similarUse when two things are nearly the same.
sameUse when there is little or no difference.
Antonyms
Opposite words
differentUse when things are not the same.
unlikeUse when two things do not match or share qualities.
Word family
Alike word family
Base word
alike
adjective
alike
Primary form.
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Practice 1
What does alike mean?
Alike means two or more things are similar to each other.
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