Difference between Like and Ilk

What is the difference between Like and Ilk?

Like as an adjective is similar while Ilk as an adjective is the same.

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: Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

Ilk

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: The same.

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

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