alike

[uh-lahyk]

adverb

1. in the same manner or form; similarly.

   They treated all customers alike.

   Antonyms: differently

2. to the same degree; equally.

   All three were guilty alike.

adjective

1. having resemblance or similarity; having or showing no marked or important difference.

   He thinks all politicians are alike.

   Synonyms: akin, similar

alike

/ əˈlaɪk /

adjective

1. possessing the same or similar characteristics

   they all look alike to me

adverb

1. in the same or a similar manner, way, or degree

   they walk alike

Other Word Forms

• alikeness noun
• half-alike adjective
• unalike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of alike¹

First recorded before 950; Middle English alyke, from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse ālīkr, cognate with Old English onlīc, Old High German analīh; replacing Middle English ilich, Old English gelīc, cognate with Old Saxon gilīk, Old High German gilīh ( German gleich ), Gothic galeiks, Old Norse (g)līkr; like ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of alike¹

Old English gelīc; see _like ¹

Example Sentences

This fight happens every weekend, in stadiums and studios alike.

From BBC

On Sept. 30, federal agents raided an apartment building on Chicago’s South Side, terrorizing Black and brown families, citizens and immigrants alike.

From Salon

While it was hotly anticipated, it was not particularly well received by critics and fans alike because some felt the characters seemed to stray from their core attributes and values that made them so loveable.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s actually very positive for musicians and fans alike.

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s no Republican or Democratic thermometer — red and blue state alike, and countries around the world, are facing this climate-fueled insurance crisis. And California is taking action,” Newsom said in a statement accompanying his order.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• identical