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like [ˈlaɪk]

1 like verb
  • to enjoy (something) : to get pleasure from (something) —often + -ing verb —often followed by to + verb
  • to regard (something) in a favorable way
  • to feel affection for (someone) : to enjoy being with (someone)
2 like noun
  • something that you like, approve of, or enjoy—usually plural
3 like preposition
  • similar to (something or someone) —used with what in phrases that ask about or refer to the qualities of a person or thing
  • typical of (someone)
  • comparable to or close to (something)
4 like adjective
  • having the same or similar qualities
5 like noun
  • a person or thing that is similar to another person or thing; also : a group of similar people or things
6 like adverb
7 like conjunction
  • the way it would be if
  • the way someone would do if
  • the same as : as