like
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: lak
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
My partner and I have like minds.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Likely; probable.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
inclined (to), prone (to).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “like” mean?
Similar.
Is “like” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.