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UK//hiːz ˈɑːftə ðə laɪks əv juː//US//hiz ˈæftər ðə laɪks əv ju//

Meaning of He's after the likes of you

He is interested in people similar to you.

In simple words: He wants people like you.

He's after the likes of you in a sentence

  • He's after the likes of you for his new project.
  • I heard he's after the likes of you since you have great skills.
  • She thinks he's after the likes of you, wanting to impress.
  • Many believe he's after the likes of you for a relationship.
  • He's always after the likes of you in every social gathering.

How to use He's after the likes of you

Commonly used in conversation to imply someone seeks to associate with or date a certain type of person. It can be slightly informal.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'after' as in chasing something you like.

Related words

Collocations with He's after the likes of you

  • after the likes of
  • searching for the likes of
  • pursuing the likes of

Synonyms for He's after the likes of you

Common mistakes with He's after the likes of you

  • Confused with 'he's looking for you' - they have different meanings.
  • Using 'likes' incorrectly - it refers to types or kinds, not preferences.
  • Misunderstanding the phrase as a literal interest rather than a figurative one.

Compare He's after the likes of you with Seeking, Wanting

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Frequently asked questions about He's after the likes of you

What does He's after the likes of you mean?

He wants people like you.

What is the definition of He's after the likes of you?

He is interested in people similar to you.

How do you use He's after the likes of you in a sentence?

He's after the likes of you for his new project.

Can you give another example of He's after the likes of you?

I heard he's after the likes of you since you have great skills.

What are synonyms for He's after the likes of you?

Common alternatives include seeking, pursuing, wanting, desiring, favoring.

What words go with He's after the likes of you?

It commonly pairs with after the likes of, searching for the likes of, pursuing the likes of.

What are common mistakes when using He's after the likes of you?

Confused with 'he's looking for you' - they have different meanings. Using 'likes' incorrectly - it refers to types or kinds, not preferences. Misunderstanding the phrase as a literal interest rather than a figurative one.

How do you pronounce He's after the likes of you?

US: //hiz ˈæftər ðə laɪks əv ju//, UK: //hiːz ˈɑːftə ðə laɪks əv juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use He's after the likes of you?

Commonly used in conversation to imply someone seeks to associate with or date a certain type of person. It can be slightly informal.