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Likable vs Alike - What's the difference?

likable | alike |

As adjectives the difference between likable and alike

is that likable is capable of being liked while alike is having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.

As an adverb alike is

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

likable

English

Alternative forms

* likeable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Capable of being liked.
  • I suppose he's likable ; why shouldn't he be?
  • (of a person) Having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.
  • She's a naturally likable person, with lots of friends.

    Antonyms

    * unlikable

    alike

    English

    Alternative forms

    * yliche (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.
  • The twins were alike .

    Derived terms

    * alikeness

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In the same manner, form, or degree; in common; equally.
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  • Derived terms

    * share and share alike

    Anagrams

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