English · Word Candidate

alike

/əˈlaɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có sự tương đồng hoặc tương tự

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Adjective

Twins are physically alike, that is, similar-looking people on the outside.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In the same manner, form, or degree; in common; equally.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

theo cùng một cách, hình thức hoặc mức độ

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Adverb

We are all alike concerned in religion.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In the same manner, form, or degree; in common; equally. — Used after a list of subjects to indicate that something applies equally to all of them.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

theo cùng một cách, hình thức hoặc mức độ

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Adverb

The new policy will benefit employees and customers alike.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “alike” mean?

Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.

Is “alike” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.