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alike
What does alike mean?
alike (adjective): having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce alike?
/əˈlaɪk/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of alike?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “alike” mean?
capable of operating without external control or intervention
Not quite: that's what automatic means.
characterized by constructiveness or influence for the better
Not quite: that's what positive means.
having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference
Right! That's what “alike” means.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
Not quite: that's what honest means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “alike”?
general
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several
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similar
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outside
Not quite: outside means something else.
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