Difference between Like and Alike

What is the difference between Like and Alike?

Like as an adverb is for example, such as: to introduce an example or list of examples while Alike as an adverb is in the same manner, form, or degree; in common; equally.

Like

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: for example, such as: to introduce an example or list of examples

Part of speech: conjunction

Definition: As if; as though.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Used to place emphasis upon a statement.

Part of speech: preposition

Definition: Somewhat similar to, reminiscent of.

Part of speech: particle

Definition:

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: similar

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Something that a person likes (prefers). (sometimes as the likes of) Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To please. To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of. To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity. To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.

Example sentence: Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

Alike

Part of speech: adverb

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

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.

Example sentence: There cannot be enduring peace, prosperity, equality and brotherhood in this world if our aims are so separate and divergent, if we do not accept that in the end we are people, all alike, sharing the Earth among ourselves and also with other sentient beings, all of whom have an equal role and stake in the state of this planet and its players.

We hope you now know whether to use Like or Alike in your sentence.

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