like - Meaning in Tamil

like - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of like in English

like adjective

1. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination

   Examples

   • "a dreamlike quality"
   • "a limited circle of like minds"
   • "as like as two peas in a pod"
   • "doglike devotion"
   • "members of the cat family have like dispositions"
   • "suits of like design"
2. having the same or similar characteristics

   Examples

   • "all politicians are alike"
   • "friends are generally alike in background and taste"
   • "they looked utterly alike"
3. equal in amount or value

   Examples

   • "equivalent amounts"
   • "gave one six blows and the other a like number"
   • "like amounts"
   • "the same amount"
   • "the same number"
4. conforming in every respect

   Examples

   • "boxes with corresponding dimensions"
   • "the like period of the preceding year"

like noun

1. a kind of person

   Examples

   • "I can't tolerate people of his ilk"
   • "We'll not see his like again"
2. a similar kind

   Examples

   • "dogs, foxes, and the like"
   • "we don't want the likes of you around here"

like verb

1. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard

   Example

   • "How did you like the President's speech last night?"
2. be fond of

   Example

   • "I like my nephews"
3. find enjoyable or agreeable

   Examples

   • "I like jogging"
   • "She likes to read Russian novels"
4. prefer or wish to do something

   Examples

   • "Do you care to try this dish?"
   • "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
5. want to have

   Example

   • "I'd like a beer now!"

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