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Like

Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.

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Similar meaning 4

Like-minded 84% connected

Having a like disposition or purpose; of the same mind.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Like-minded 84% connected

Having a like disposition or purpose; of the same mind.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Same 84% connected

Not different or other; not another or others; identical; unchanged.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Same 84% connected

Not different or other; not another or others; identical; unchanged.

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Broader term 14

Consider 76% connected

To fix the mind on, with a view to a careful examination; to think on with care; to ponder; to study; to meditate on.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Desire 76% connected

To long for; to wish for earnestly; to covet.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Experience 76% connected

Trial, as a test or experiment.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Feel 76% connected

To perceive by the touch; to take cognizance of by means of the nerves of sensation distributed all over the body, especially by those of the skin; t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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form 76% connected

A suffix used to denote in the form / shape of, resembling, etc.; as, valiform; oviform.

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Kind 76% connected

Characteristic of the species; belonging to one's nature; natural; native.

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Know 76% connected

Knee.

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Reckon 76% connected

To count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate.

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Regard 76% connected

To keep in view; to behold; to look at; to view; to gaze upon.

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See 76% connected

A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.

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Sort 76% connected

Chance; lot; destiny.

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Variety 76% connected

The quality or state of being various; intermixture or succession of different things; diversity; multifariousness.

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View 76% connected

The act of seeing or beholding; sight; look; survey; examination by the eye; inspection.

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Want 76% connected

The state of not having; the condition of being without anything; absence or scarcity of what is needed or desired; deficiency; lack; as, a want of p…

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Manner of action 5

Cotton 76% connected

A soft, downy substance, resembling fine wool, consisting of the unicellular twisted hairs which grow on the seeds of the cotton plant. Long-staple c…

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Enjoy 76% connected

To take pleasure or satisfaction in the possession or experience of; to feel or perceive with pleasure; to be delighted with; as, to enjoy the dainti…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Love 76% connected

A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands admiration; preeminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderne…

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Please 76% connected

To give pleasure to; to excite agreeable sensations or emotions in; to make glad; to gratify; to content; to satisfy.

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Prefer 76% connected

To carry or bring (something) forward, or before one; hence, to bring for consideration, acceptance, judgment, etc.; to offer; to present; to proffer…

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Likable 74% connected

Such as can be liked; such as to attract liking; as, a likable person.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Likable 74% connected

Such as can be liked; such as to attract liking; as, a likable person.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Likeable 74% connected

See Likable.

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Likeable 74% connected

See Likable.

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Similarity 74% connected

The quality or state of being similar; likeness; resemblance; as, a similarity of features.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Similarity 74% connected

The quality or state of being similar; likeness; resemblance; as, a similarity of features.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Entails 1

Approve 72% connected

To show to be real or true; to prove.

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See also 4

Equal 66% connected

Agreeing in quantity, size, quality, degree, value, etc.; having the same magnitude, the same value, the same degree, etc.; -- applied to number, deg…

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Equal 66% connected

Agreeing in quantity, size, quality, degree, value, etc.; having the same magnitude, the same value, the same degree, etc.; -- applied to number, deg…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Same 66% connected

Not different or other; not another or others; identical; unchanged.

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Same 66% connected

Not different or other; not another or others; identical; unchanged.

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Attribute 4

Likeness 66% connected

The state or quality of being like; similitude; resemblance; similarity; as, the likeness of the one to the other is remarkable.

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Likeness 66% connected

The state or quality of being like; similitude; resemblance; similarity; as, the likeness of the one to the other is remarkable.

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Similitude 66% connected

The quality or state of being similar or like; resemblance; likeness; similarity; as, similitude of substance.

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Similitude 66% connected

The quality or state of being similar or like; resemblance; likeness; similarity; as, similitude of substance.

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Synonym 8

Alike 92% connected

Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Care 92% connected

A burdensome sense of responsibility; trouble caused by onerous duties; anxiety; concern; solicitude.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Comparable 92% connected

Capable of being compared; worthy of comparison.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Corresponding 92% connected

of Correspond

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ilk 92% connected

Same; each; every.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Same 92% connected

Not different or other; not another or others; identical; unchanged.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Similar 92% connected

Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wish 92% connected

To have a desire or yearning; to long; to hanker.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Antonym 4

Dislike 94% connected

To regard with dislike or aversion; to disapprove; to disrelish.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

Dislike 94% connected

To regard with dislike or aversion; to disapprove; to disrelish.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

Unlike 94% connected

Not like; dissimilar; diverse; having no resemblance; as, the cases are unlike.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

Unlike 94% connected

Not like; dissimilar; diverse; having no resemblance; as, the cases are unlike.

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Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

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