alike
word
/əˈɫaɪk/
uh-LYK
/ɐlˈaɪk/
uh-LYK
Definition
Similar to each other in appearance, character, or another quality. It can also mean ‘in the same way’ in more formal expressions like ‘treat everyone alike.’
Usage & Nuances
Usually comes after the noun or verb: ‘They look alike,’ not usually ‘an alike face.’ Common with ‘look alike,’ ‘sound alike,’ and ‘all alike.’ In formal use, it can mean equal treatment: ‘The law applies to everyone alike.’
Spanish: parecido - igualPortuguese (BR): parecido - igualPortuguese (PT): parecido - igualChinese (Simplified): 相像的 - 相似地Chinese (Traditional): 相像的 - 相似地Hindi: एक जैसा - समान रूप सेArabic: متشابه - بشكل متشابهBengali: একইরকম - সমানভাবেRussian: похожий - одинаковоJapanese: よく似ている - 同様にVietnamese: giống nhau - như nhauKorean: 닮은 - 똑같이Turkish: benzer - eşit şekildeUrdu: ایک جیسے - یکساں طور پرIndonesian: mirip - sama rata
Example Sentences
At first the two plans seemed alike, but the details were totally different.
natural
The rules apply to everyone alike, whether you're new or you've been here for years.
natural
These bags are very alike.
basic
The two sisters look alike.
basic
Good teachers treat all students alike.
basic
Wow, those twins are so alike that I can't tell them apart.
natural