Like of Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈəv
LYKE-uhv
lˈaɪk/ /ˈɒv
LYKE-ov
Definition
'Like of' is a somewhat old-fashioned or formal expression meaning 'someone or something similar,' often used to refer to people or things of the same kind.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly found in formal or literary contexts, sometimes in negative expressions like 'never seen the like of.' Modern English more often uses 'the likes of' or simply 'like' for similar meaning. Rarely used in everyday speech.
Spanish: parecido(s) - semejante(s) - similar(es)Portuguese (BR): semelhante(s) - igual(is) - parecido(s)Portuguese (PT): semelhante(s) - igual(is) - parecido(s)Chinese (Simplified): 类似的 - 相似的人/事物Chinese (Traditional): 類似的 - 相似的人/事物Hindi: ऐसा - इस जैसा - इस तरह काArabic: مثيل - مشابه - شبيهBengali: এ ধরনের - এদের মতোRussian: подобный - такие какJapanese: 〜のようなもの - 〜の類Vietnamese: kiểu như - loại nhưKorean: 이런 종류 - ~와 같은 것Turkish: gibi olan - bunun gibiUrdu: جیسے - اس قسم کاIndonesian: semacam itu - seperti itu
Example Sentences
I have never seen the like of this painting before.
basic
The world has not seen the like of her talent.
basic
You won't find the like of this place anywhere else.
basic
People say they’ve never met the like of him—he’s truly unique.
natural
We can’t handle the like of those problems right now.
natural
He was a genius—the like of which we may never see again.
natural