LIKE
/laɪk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
Definition of LIKE
(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
"Tell me your likes and dislikes."
An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet.
To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
"I like hamburgers."
To please.
To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.
(sometimes as the likes of') Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.
"It was something the likes of which I had never seen before."
The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side.
"to play the like"
Similar.
"My partner and I have like minds."
Synonyms of LIKE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of LIKE in a Sentence
- "Tell me your likes and dislikes."
- "I like hamburgers."
- "It was something the likes of which I had never seen before."
- "to play the like"
Word Details
Is LIKE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LIKE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LIKE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LIKE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | k | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIKE
8 words from the letters in LIKE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LIKE in Word Games
LIKE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LIKE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LIKE to find 8 additional valid words.