As vs. Like
Asadverb
To such an extent or degree.
Asadverb
In the manner or role specified.
Asadverb
(dated) For example compare such as.
Asconjunction
In the same way that; according to what.
Asconjunction
At the same instant that; when.
Asconjunction
At the same time that; while.
Asconjunction
Varying through time in the same proportion that.
Asconjunction
Being that, considering that, because, since.
Asconjunction
Introducing a basis of comparison, after as, so, or a comparison of equality.
Asconjunction
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive); ‘as though’, ‘as if’.
Asconjunction
Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state with the verb elided; as if, as though.
Asconjunction
Functioning as a relative conjunction; that.
Asconjunction
Expressing concession; though.
Asconjunction
Than.
Aspreposition
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
Aspreposition
In the role of.
Asnoun
(unit of weight) A libra.
Asnoun
Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
Asnoun
plural of a
Asadverb
Denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner; like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in accordance with; in proportion to; to the extent or degree in which or to which; equally; no less than; as, ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil; you will reap as you sow; do as you are bidden.
Asadverb
In the idea, character, or condition of, - limiting the view to certain attributes or relations; as, virtue considered as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet.
Asadverb
While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke.
Asadverb
Because; since; it being the case that.
Asadverb
Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning).
Asadverb
That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such.
Asadverb
As if; as though.
Asadverb
For instance; by way of example; thus; - used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations.
Asadverb
Than.
Asadverb
Expressing a wish.
Asnoun
An ace.
Asnoun
the chemical symbol for arsenic.
Asnoun
A Roman weight, answering to the libra or pound, equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve ounces.
Asnoun
A Roman copper coin, originally of a pound weight (12 oz.); but reduced, after the first Punic war, to two ounces; in the second Punic war, to one ounce; and afterwards to half an ounce.
Asnoun
a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar
Asnoun
a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa
Asadverb
to the same degree (often followed by `as');
Asadverb
used in comparisons to refer to the extent or degree of something
Asadverb
used to emphasize an amount
Asconjunction
used to indicate that something happens during the time when something else is taking place
Asconjunction
used to indicate by comparison the way that something happens or is done
Asconjunction
used to add or interject a comment relating to the statement of a fact
Asconjunction
because; since
Asconjunction
even though
Aspreposition
used to refer to the function or character that someone or something has
Aspreposition
during the time of being (the thing specified)
Asnoun
an ancient Roman copper coin.
Likeverb
To please.
Likeverb
To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
Likeverb
(obsolete) To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.
Likeverb
To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity.
Likeverb
(obsolete) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
Likeverb
(archaic) To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly.
Likeverb
To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.
Likeverb
(obsolete) To liken; to compare.
Likeverb
To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.
Likenoun
Something that a person likes (prefers).
Likenoun
(internet) An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet.
Likenoun
(sometimes as the likes of) Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.
Likenoun
(golf) The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side.
Likeadjective
Similar.
Likeadjective
(obsolete) Likely; probable.
Likeadverb
(informal) For example, such as: to introduce an example or list of examples.
Likeadverb
Likely.
Likeadverb
In a like or similar manner.
Likeconjunction
(colloquial) As, the way.
Likeconjunction
As if; as though.
Likepreposition
Similar to, reminiscent of.
Likeinterjection
Used to place emphasis upon a statement.
Likeadjective
Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; - often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.
Likeadjective
Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
Likeadjective
Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
Likeadjective
Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
Likenoun
That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
Likenoun
A liking; a preference; inclination; - usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
Likenoun
The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like.
Likeadverb
In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
Likeadverb
In a like or similar manner.
Likeadverb
Likely; probably.
Likeverb
To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
Likeverb
To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.
Likeverb
To liken; to compare.
Likeverb
To be pleased; to choose.
Likeverb
To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
Likeverb
To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
Likeverb
prefer or wish to do something;
Likeverb
find enjoyable or agreeable;
Likeverb
be fond of;
Likeverb
feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard;
Likeverb
want to have;
Likeadjective
resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination;
Likeadjective
equal in amount or value;
Likeadjective
having the same or similar characteristics;
Likeadjective
conforming in every respect;
Likepreposition
having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to
Likepreposition
in the manner of; in the same way or to the same degree as
Likepreposition
in a way appropriate to
Likepreposition
such as one might expect from; characteristic of
Likepreposition
used in questions to ask about the characteristics or nature of someone or something
Likepreposition
used to draw attention to the nature of an action or event
Likepreposition
such as; for example
Likeconjunction
in the same way that; as
Likeconjunction
as though; as if
Likenoun
used with reference to a person or thing of the same kind as another
Likenoun
a thing or things of the same kind (often used to express surprise or for emphasis)
Likenoun
the things one likes or prefers
Likenoun
(in the context of social media) an indication of approval of or support for someone or something, expressed by means of a particular icon or link
Likeadjective
(of a person or thing) having similar qualities or characteristics to another person or thing
Likeadjective
(of a portrait or other image) having a faithful resemblance to the original
Likeadverb
used in speech as a meaningless filler or to signify the speaker's uncertainty about an expression just used
Likeadverb
used to convey a person's reported attitude or feelings in the form of direct speech (whether or not representing an actual quotation)
Likeadverb
in the manner of
Likeverb
find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory
Likeverb
(in the context of social media) indicate one's approval of or support for (someone or something) by means of a particular icon or link
Likeverb
wish for; want
Likeverb
used as a polite formula
Likeverb
feel reluctant to do something
Likeverb
choose to have (something); prefer
Likeverb
feel about or regard (something)
Like
In English, the word like has a very flexible range of uses, ranging from conventional to non-standard. It can be used as a noun, verb, adverb, adjective, preposition, particle, conjunction, hedge, filler, and quotative.
