having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.-equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.-having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.-inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.-that which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.-a liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.-in a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.-in a like or similar manner.-likely; probably.-to suit; to please; to be agreeable to.-to be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.-to liken; to compare.-to be pleased; to choose.-to have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).-to come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late.  cf. had like, under like, a.