Difference between Like and Look-alike

What is the difference between Like and Look-alike?

Like as a noun is something that a person likes (prefers). while Look-alike as a noun is a person who is visually similar to another; a double

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: Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.

Look-alike

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who is visually similar to another; a double

We hope you now know whether to use Like or Look-alike in your sentence.

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