American English

How to pronounce alike

adjective · adverbB1Common word
uhLAIK

/əˈlaɪk̚/

2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Similar to another person or thing in appearance, qualities, or behavior.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Similar to another person or thing in appearance, qualities, or behavior.

The twins look alike.

These two houses are very alike.

Good to know

Use alike after be or look, not before a noun: The two cars look alike.

Common phrases & grammar

look alike · very much alike

[A] and [B] + are + alike

[person/thing] + look + alike

adverb

In the same or a similar way; equally.

The children were dressed alike.

The new rule treats everyone alike.

Common phrases & grammar

dress alike · treat everyone alike · think alike

[subject] + be + dressed + alike

[subject] + treat + [person/group] + alike

Useful expressions

look alike

to look very similar to each other

The sisters look alike.

think alike

to have the same ideas or opinions

Good teammates often think alike.

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