alike
Meaning
The term "alike" is used to denote a similarity or equivalence between two or more entities, often emphasizing shared characteristics or qualities that render them comparable in a significant context. It suggests a degree of resemblance that may extend be
💡 While "alike" is often used interchangeably with "similar," it can imply a closer degree of resemblance; it is also important to note that "alike" is typically used in comparative contexts and may not be appropriate when discussing distinct entities without a clear relational framework.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
rainy
Thursday
morning
,
Emma
and
Daniel
sat
across
from
each
other
in
the
caf
é,
comparing
notes
for
the
seminar
they
would
lead
later
that
day
.
Although
their
proposals
were
alike
in
structure
and
intent
,
each
included
subtle
examples
drawn
from
different
fields
to
engage
the
audience
.
They
argued
gently
about
the
order
of
topics
,
weighing
clarity
against
breadth
,
until
a
shared
outline
began
to
emerge
.
By
the
time
the
rain
eased
,
they
had
divided
responsibilities
and
rehearsed
a
brief
introduction
together
to
ensure
a
smooth
transition
.
Walking
back
to
the
office
,
they
reflected
on
how
collaboration
had
transformed
two
similar
ideas
into
a
single
,
robust
plan
.
Common Phrases
strikingly alike
remarkably alike
not entirely alike
Synonyms
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