alike
Pronunciation: [əˈlaɪk]
Word
Context: "similarity"
(adjective) when two or more things are very similar or the same in some ways. If you say two shirts are alike, it means they look or feel similar.
Example
The twins dress alike, so it can be hard to tell them apart.
Example
These two pictures are not alike at all; they show completely different scenes.
Example
Do you think these two stories are alike in their messages?
Context: "similarity"
(adverb) used to say that two or more people or things do something in the same way. If you act alike, you are behaving in a similar way to someone else.
Example
The students in the class all think alike, which makes group discussions interesting.
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Not everyone thinks alike; some have very different opinions on the topic.
Example
Do the kids play alike when they are on the playground?
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