B2adjectivelanguage
US/əˈlaɪk/
UK/əˈlaɪk/
very similar to each other
In context
The two sisters look so alike that people often confuse them.
All the houses on this street are alike.
Young and old alike enjoyed the music festival.
Words that go with alike
verb + adjective
- look alikeThe twins look alike but have different voices.
- think alikeMy brother and I think alike about money.
adverb + adjective
- very much alikeThe two cities are very much alike.
- exactly alikeNo two snowflakes are exactly alike.
adjective + preposition
- alike inThe designs are alike in many ways.
noun + noun
- men and women alikeMen and women alike enjoyed the show.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They are alike with each other.Correct: They are alike.
Incorrect:
an alike situationCorrect: a similar situation