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

Immigration agents have staged operations in the parking lots of local schools before grabbing undocumented immigrants and citizens alike.

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Nigeria’s government at the time protested, saying terrorists had killed Muslims and Christians alike.

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Startups and tech giants alike are rushing to launch wearable technology—from bracelets to necklaces to glasses and more—that provide users with access to personalized AI assistants.

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Pros and novices alike favor Facebook Marketplace for low-lift sales—keeping things local streamlines the process and spares you the packaging tape.

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All that has contributed to the confusion and concern among locals and advocates alike.

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Related Words

• identical