Definition of likes

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • likes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • likes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • likes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of likes


  • prefer or wish to do something (verb)

    Examples

    1. Would you like to come along to the movies?

    Synonyms

    1. care
    2. wish
  • resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination (adjective)

    Examples

    1. suits of like design
    2. a limited circle of like minds
    3. members of the cat family have like dispositions
    4. as like as two peas in a pod
    5. doglike devotion
    6. a dreamlike quality

    Synonyms

    1. similar
  • conforming in every respect (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the like period of the preceding year

    Synonyms

    1. comparable
    2. corresponding
  • a similar kind (noun)

    Examples

    1. dogs, foxes, and the like
    2. we don't want the likes of you around here

    Synonyms

    1. the like
    2. the likes of
  • a kind of person (noun)

    Examples

    1. We'll not see his like again

    Synonyms

    1. ilk
  • having the same or similar characteristics (adjective)

    Examples

    1. all politicians are alike
    2. they looked utterly alike
    3. friends are generally alike in background and taste

    Synonyms

    1. alike
    2. similar
  • equal in amount or value (adjective)

    Examples

    1. like amounts
    2. gave one six blows and the other a like number

    Synonyms

    1. same
  • feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard (verb)

    Examples

    1. How did you like the President's speech last night?
  • find enjoyable or agreeable (verb)

    Examples

    1. I like jogging
    2. She likes to read Russian novels
  • want to have (verb)

    Examples

    1. I'd like a beer now!
  • be fond of ()

    Examples

    1. I like my nephews

See definition of likes in Merriam Webster