: in the same manner, form, or degree : equally
was denounced by teachers and students alike
: exhibiting close resemblance without being identical
alike in their beliefs
alikeness
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Adverb
regulations that are disapproved of by teachers and students alike
Adjective
The two cars are much alike.
all the houses in the neighborhood are alike in that they all have a one-car garage and a fenced-in backyard
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Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
Their cases seemed eerily alike to a lot of people, including Arelie’s sisters.
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Adverb
Hidden in the Wasatch Back region, the 3,000-acre resort is popular with locals and visitors alike.
—Sam Pfeifle, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
PCMag audio expert Tim Gideon praised the Studio Pro’s balanced sound and effective noise cancellation in his review, calling them an excellent choice for casual and audiophile listeners alike.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Its 69 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private landscaped terraces with wooden trellises sparkling with lights, but no two rooms are alike.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
Their cases seemed eerily alike to a lot of people, including Arelie’s sisters.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 16 July 2024
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“Alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alike. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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alike
2 of 2 adverb
: in the same manner, form, or degree
we think alike
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