Cool MateMeaning of Alike
in a very similar way
In simple words: similar or the same as something else
Alike in a sentence
- They tried to treat all their children alike.
- Good management benefits employers and employees alike.
How to use Alike
Use 'alike' to show similarity between two objects or subjects. Avoid in formal writing; 'similar' is preferred in those contexts.
Grammar pattern
alike + subject
Memory hint
Think of 'a-like' — imagine two things that look a lot like each other.
Related words
Collocations with Alike
- look alike
- feel alike
- sound alike
- think alike
Synonyms for Alike
Common mistakes with Alike
- 'Alike' used for more than two subjects (e.g., 'The three cars look alike' is correct, but 'The car and the bike are alike'.)
- Confusing 'alike' with 'like' in different sentence structures.
- 'Alike' often misused in the passive voice.
Alike appears in
Alike in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
على حد سواء
متشابه أو مثل شيء آخر
- Bengaliবাংলা
একই রকম
কোনো কিছুর মতো একই বা একই রকম
- GermanDeutsch
gleich
ähnlich oder gleich wie etwas anderes
- SpanishEspañol
Iguales
similar o lo mismo que algo más
- Persianفارسی
شبیه هم، یکسان
شبیه یا مثل یه چیز دیگه
- FrenchFrançais
Pareil
similaire ou identique à quelque chose d'autre
- Hindiहिन्दी
एक जैसे
किसी चीज़ के समान या वैसी ही
- ItalianItaliano
Uguale
simile o uguale a qualcos'altro
- PortuguesePortuguês
Igualmente, Semelhantemente
parecido ou igual a outra coisa
- RussianРусский
похожий, одинаково
похожий или такой же, как что-то другое
- Urduاردو
یکساں طور پر
کسی چیز کی طرح یا وہی
- Chinese中文
相似
与其他事物相似或相同
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Frequently asked questions about Alike
What does Alike mean?
similar or the same as something else
What is the definition of Alike?
in a very similar way
How do you use Alike in a sentence?
They tried to treat all their children alike.
Can you give another example of Alike?
Good management benefits employers and employees alike.
What are synonyms for Alike?
Common alternatives include similar, comparable, resemble, identical.
What is the opposite of Alike?
Opposite meanings include different, unlike.
What words go with Alike?
It commonly pairs with look alike, feel alike, sound alike, think alike.
What are common mistakes when using Alike?
'Alike' used for more than two subjects (e.g., 'The three cars look alike' is correct, but 'The car and the bike are alike'.) Confusing 'alike' with 'like' in different sentence structures. 'Alike' often misused in the passive voice.
How do you pronounce Alike?
US: /["/əˈlaɪk/"]/, UK: /["/əˈlaɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Alike?
Use 'alike' to show similarity between two objects or subjects. Avoid in formal writing; 'similar' is preferred in those contexts.
What CEFR level is Alike?
"Alike" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.