Word: LIKE
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Definition of LIKE
- (usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
"Tell me your likes and dislikes."
- An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet.
- To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
"I like hamburgers."
- To please.
- To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.
- (sometimes as the likes of') Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.
"It was something the likes of which I had never seen before."
- The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side.
"to play the like"
- Similar.
"My partner and I have like minds."
- Likely; probable.
- Likely.
- In a like or similar manner.
- Similar to, reminiscent of.
- Typical of
"It would be just like Achilles to be sulking in his tent."
- Approximating
"Popcorn costs something like $10 dollars at the movies."
- As, the way.
- As if; as though.
"It looks like you've finished the project."
- Used to place emphasis upon a statement.
"Divint ye knaa, like?"
- To be likely.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "like" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "like" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIKE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LIKE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LIKE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LIKE:
- # the like effect
- # master of like
- # playing with like
- # in terms of like
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