LIKE
/laɪk/
4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of LIKE
noun
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(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
"Tell me your likes and dislikes."
- An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet.
verb
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To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
"I like hamburgers."
- To please.
noun
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(sometimes as the likes of') Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.
"It was something the likes of which I had never seen before."
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The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side.
"to play the like"
adjective
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Similar.
"My partner and I have like minds."
- Likely; probable.
adverb
- Likely.
- In a like or similar manner.
preposition
- Similar to, reminiscent of.
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Typical of
"It would be just like Achilles to be sulking in his tent."
conjunction
- As, the way.
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As if; as though.
"It looks like you've finished the project."
interjection
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Used to place emphasis upon a statement.
"Divint ye knaa, like?"
verb
- To be likely.
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About the word LIKE
Is "LIKE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "LIKE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "LIKE" worth?
In Scrabble, "LIKE" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "LIKE" mean?
(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
Does "LIKE" have any anagrams?
No, "LIKE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.