9. like disposed or inclined to (usu. prec. by feel): to feel like going to bed.
10. like (used correlatively to indicate similarity through relationship): like father, like son.
11. like (used to establish an intensifying, often facetious, comparison): ran like hell; sleeps like a log.
12. (adv.)like nearly; approximately: The house is more like 40 years old.
13. like likely or probably: Like enough he'll come with us.
14. (conj.)like in the same way as; just as; as: It happened like you said it would.
15. like as if: He acted like he was afraid.
16. (n.)like a similar or comparable person or thing, or persons or things; counterpart, match, or equal (usu. prec. by a possessive adjective or the): No one has seen her like in a long time.
17. like kind; sort (usu. prec. by a possessive adjective): I despise toadies and their like.
18. like the like, something of a similar nature: They grow oranges, lemons, and the like.
19. (interj.)like Informal. (used preceding a WH-word, an answer to a question, or other information in a sentence on which the speaker wishes to focus attention): Like, why didn't you write to me? The music was, like, really great.
20. (v.t.)like to takepleasure in; find agreeable or congenial to one's taste: to like opera.
22. like to wish or want: I'd like a piece of cake.
23. (v.i.)like to feel inclined; wish: Stay if you like.
24. like Archaic. to suit the tastes or wishes; please.
25. (n.)like Usu., likes. the things a person likes.
Etymology: (bef. 900; ME; OE līcian, c. OS līkōn, OHG
Definition of 'LIKE'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)like, the like, the likes of a similar kind "dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want the likes of you around here"
2. (adj)like, ilk a kind of person "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk"
3. (adj)like, similar resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination "suits of like design"; "a limited circle of like minds"; "members of the cat family have like dispositions"; "as like as two peas in a pod"; "doglike devotion"; "a dreamlike quality"
4. (adj)like, same equal in amount or value "like amounts"; "equivalent amounts"; "the same amount"; "gave one six blows and the other a like number"; "the same number"
5. (adj)alike(p), similar, like having the same or similar characteristics "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generally alike in background and taste"
6. (verb)comparable, corresponding, like conforming in every respect "boxes with corresponding dimensions"; "the like period of the preceding year"
7. (verb)wish, care, like prefer or wish to do something "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
8. (verb)like find enjoyable or agreeable "I like jogging"; "She likes to read Russian novels"
9. (verb)like be fond of "I like my nephews"
10. (verb)like feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard "How did you like the President's speech last night?"
11. (verb)like want to have "I'd like a beer now!"
1. (preposition)like similar to Don't you think she looks like Marylin Monroe?; It smells a little like honey.
2. like typical of It's not like Marina to be mean.; It's exactly like them to cancel at the last minute.
3. like exactly/just like indicates an example of something; = such as northern industrial towns like Manchester; childhood diseases like chickenpox
4. (verb)like to enjoy doing sth I like playing tennis.; Does he like to swim?; Do you like green beans?; I'm not sure I like Kenny anymore.; How did you like the boat trip?; I like jazz best.
5. like to usually do in a particular way I don't like to fry my food.; I like getting to work early.
6. like would like to want, often used to be polite I'd like coffee please.; He would like to move out of the city one day.
7. like would you like ...? used to offer sth Would you like more ice cream?; Would you like to come over for dinner?; Would you like me to help you with that?
8. like if you like indicates agreement when the offer is not exactly what you want "Should we book a table at Luigi's again?" "If you like."
9. like used to offer or suggest sth We can invite Danny to come along if you like.
10. (conjunction)like in a way that seems to suggest sth; = as if He talked about it like he just didn't care.
11. (adverb)like used to pause briefly It would be good if you could, like, actually do something to help.
Definition of 'LIKE'
Webster Dictionary
1. (adj)LIKE in a mannerlike that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him
7. (noun)LIKE that which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy
8. (noun)LIKE a liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes
9. LIKE having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character