alike
Translation
alike, similar
Examples
The two brothers look very alike.
The two brothers look very alike.
They treat all their children alike.
They treat all their children alike.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) and ((sb./sth.)) are alike to be similar The twins are very much alike.
((verb)) alike to do (sth.) in the same way They dress and talk alike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: similar, same; Antonyms: different, dissimilar
Etymology
From Old English 'on līc', meaning 'in the same form'. 'a-' meant 'on' and 'like' referred to form or appearance.
Memory Tips
Think of 'a like' thing. If two things are 'a like' thing, they are similar or alike.