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    [Verb]  | "like" | \ ˈlīk \


    1: to feel attraction toward or take pleasure in : enjoy

    2: to feel toward : regard

    3: to wish to have : want

    Origin: 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English līcian; akin to Old English gelīc alike;

    [Noun]  | "like" 


    1: liking, preference

    2: something that one likes

    3: the act or an instance of liking an online comment, post, etc.

    Origin: 1589 ;

     See: ;

    [Noun]  | "like" 


    1: one that is similar : counterpart, equal

    2: kind —usually used with a preceding possessive

    3: one of many that are similar to each other —used chiefly in proverbial expressions

    Origin: 12th century ;

    [Adjective]  | "like" 


    1: the same or nearly the same (as in appearance, character, or quantity) —formerly used with as, unto, of

    2: closely resembling the subject or original

    3: likely

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, alteration of ilich, from Old English gelīc like, alike, from ge-, associative prefix + līc body; akin to Old High German gilīh like, alike, Lithuanian lygus like ;

    [Adjective]  | "like-mind*ed" | \ ˈlīk-ˈmīn-dəd \


    1: having a like disposition or purpose : of the same mind or habit of thought

    Origin: 1526 ;

    [Preposition]  | "like" 


    1: having the characteristics of : similar to

    2: typical of

    3: comparable to : approximating

    Origin: 1561 ;

    [Adverb]  | "like" 


    1: equally

    2: likely, probably

    3: to some extent : rather, altogether

    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Conjunction]  | "like" 


    1: as if

    2: —used in intensive phrases

    3: in the same way that : as

    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Auxiliary verb]  | "like" 


    1: came near : was near

    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Adjective combining form]  | "-like" 


    1: resembling or characteristic of

    [Verb]  | "like" 


    1: to wish to have;


      * e.g., " ... I'd like another slice of pizza, but I've already eaten more than I should have "



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    2: to show partiality toward;


      * e.g., " ... I like romantic comedies more than action movies "



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    3: to take pleasure in;


      * e.g., " ... an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving "



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    [Noun]  | "like" 


    1: a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common;


      * e.g., " ... you can never trust his like, because they'll always let you down "



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    2: one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value;


      * e.g., " ... we'd never seen its like in any other shop in town "



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    [Noun]  | "like" 


    1: positive regard for something;


      * e.g., " ... she thought her new boyfriend was unusually interested in her likes and dislikes "




    [Adjective]  | "like" 


    1: having qualities in common;


      * e.g., " ... you're not talking about like things when you compare football and golf "




    [Adverb]  | "like" 


    1: to some degree or extent;


      * e.g., " ... the cat would curl up, tightly like, and just go to sleep "




    2: close to but not exactly;


      * e.g., " ... the distance is more like 500 miles "



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    [Conjunction]  | "like" 


    1: the way it would be or one would do if;


      * e.g., " ... it looks like it's going to rain at any moment "



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    [Phrase]  | "like a shot" 


    1: with great speed;


      * e.g., " ... The deer stopped in my headlights, then took off like a shot. "




    [Phrase]  | "like crazy" 


    1: with all power or resources being used;


      * e.g., " ... She studied like crazy hoping for an A. "



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    [Phrase]  | "like gangbusters" 


    1: in a vigorous and forceful manner;


      * e.g., " ... They worked like gangbusters and came out ahead of their competitors. "




    2: with great speed;


      * e.g., " ... The show's ratings went up like gangbusters. "




    [Phrase]  | "like wildfire" 


    1: with great speed;


      * e.g., " ... Those rumors are spreading like wildfire. "




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    1:  similar to to be interested in, enjoy a meaningless word teenagers insert liberally into both colloquial and formal speech in order to maintain a steady stream of words

      * e.g.,  ... Lindsay, you're really like, like my previous, like, girlfriend in that I like, really like, like you. 

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    1: A softening word used mainly by teenagers who are not entirely confident about the content of their speech. Used when they want to avoid an outright opinion or statement of fact that they might be challenged over or that someone might take offence at.

      * e.g.,  ... "...so I was like, so angry about it." 

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    2: It can also be used along the lines of "You know what I'm saying?” to re-enforce the bond between speakers. With each use of 'like' requiring a nod from the listener to indicate they agree with the speakers assessment of events.

      * e.g.,  ... Rather than, "I was so angry." 

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    3: By opening any statement with 'like' the speaker can avoid responsibility for it being entirely true or not.

      * e.g.,  ... Or 

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    4: When overused (as it often is) it can be very annoying to listen to because it sounds like the person is not really saying anything of substance.

      * e.g.,  ... "It was like, the best thing ever." 

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    1: one step away from the bed, two steps away from love

      * e.g.,  ... I like you alot, wanna go out?  

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    1: 1a. Similar to.

      * e.g.,  ... 1a. My heart is like a singing bird. 

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    2: 1b. In the manner of.

      * e.g.,  ... 1b. She sat like patience on a monument, / Smiling at grief. 

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    3:  Approximately.

      * e.g.,  ...  There were, like, forty people in the theater. 

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    4:  Used with the verb "to be" in dialogue attribution (quotes).

      * e.g.,  ...  He was, like, "Where are you going?" 

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    5:  Used to express:

      * e.g.,  ... 4a. I was, like, What's wrong with you? 

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    6: (a) an unspoken thought or

      * e.g.,  ... 4b. I was, like, NO DAMMIT!!! 

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    7: (b) an emotional reaction, especially when

      * e.g.,  ... 4c. I was, like, crying -- well, I mean, I wasn't crying, but I was so upset. 

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    8: (c) exaggerating.

      * e.g.,  ...  A covalent bond is, like, when the atoms share electrons, right? 

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    9:  A filler word, interchangeable with "uh."

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    1: Every third word used in the LA and Orange County areas of Southern California.

      * e.g.,  ... Like what time is it? Like I have no clue.  

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    1: 1) A term used, usually by middle schoolers, to say 'have a crush on'

      * e.g.,  ... Sandra:I really like John, I want him to ask me out! 

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    2: 2) A word used to compare things

      * e.g.,  ... Katie: NO WAY! Gaby likes John too, and he likes her! 

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    3: 3) A word that some stupid teenage Valley girls must use every other word in every sentence

      * e.g.,  ... Sandra: What? I thought Gaby liked Mike! 

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    4: 4) A word meaning 'said'

      * e.g.,  ... Sandra: No, that was last month. She did until she found out that Mike liked Alyssa. 

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    1: a. A nebulously-defined social connotation often referring to an appreciation of someone of the opposite gender accompanied by a desire or supposition of a desire for the relationship to progress beyond platonic friendship.

      * e.g.,  ... "Hey man, do you like Rachael?" 

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    1: A word used as filler. It has become such a meme in the English language that I am seriously pondering smashing my pinky with a rock every time I use it. Even highly educated people use it in this manner.

      * e.g.,  ... So like we can use this equation to compute like a minimum fuel consumption trajectory to another planet. This is called like a Hohmann transfer orbit. 

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    1: a) A substitute for "said", before a quote.

      * e.g.,  ... a) And he was like, "We should go out sometime," and she was like, "Uh...in your dreams," and he was like, "Bitch." 

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    2: b) About; approximately

      * e.g.,  ... b) He was like, 30 years old. 

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    3: c) Nonsense word; a space holder

      * e.g.,  ... c) So, like, where should we, like, go? 

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    1:  A word implying similarity between two things.

      * e.g.,  ...  Apples are like bananas, in that they are both fruits. 

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    2:  A level of romantic interest that is not as high as love, yet not exclusive to sex.

      * e.g.,  ...  John is in like with Dave, because they are both fruits. 

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    3:  An idiot teenager conversation spacer that is virtually meaningless.

      * e.g.,  ...  "So, like, I was like, 'Why don't we like do something?' <insipid high pitched giggle>" - Teenaged Girl with IQ 75 

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