part of speech: adjective
definition: having close resemblance.
- After hearing her story, he told of a like experience while travelling in Spain.
synonyms: identical, similar
antonyms: unlike
part of speech: preposition
definition 1: the same as or similar to.
- He is like his father.
antonyms: unlike
definition 2: in the character of; in the same manner of.
- She runs like her mother.
definition 3: open to; wishing for or leaning toward.
- I feel like going home.
definition 4: tending to; inclined to.
- It feels like rain today.
like or as?
Like is a preposition that means similar to. As is a preposition and a conjunction. When a preposition, it means in the position or function of. When a conjunction, it means in the same way that and is used to introduce a subject and verb.
Compare:
He wants a car like the one in the advertisement.
She works as an automobile mechanic.
He bought a new car, as he said he would.
part of speech: verb
inflections: likes, liking, liked
definition 1: to find pleasure in; enjoy.
- Annette likes going to the movies.
synonyms: enjoy, love, relish
antonyms: dislike, hate
definition 2: to have affection or regard for.
- I really like her a lot.
synonyms: adore, fancy, favor, love
antonyms: dislike, hate
definition 3: to feel a desire or want.
- We can go swimming if you like.
synonyms: care, please, wish
part of speech: noun
definition: (usually plural) the things a person enjoys or prefers.
- What are his likes and dislikes?
synonyms: love, preference
antonyms: dislike
