Basic Details
Word: Alike
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb
Meaning: Similar, or looking or behaving in a similar way.
Synonyms: Similar, Comparable, Identical
Antonyms: Different, Dissimilar, Unalike
Idioms and Phrases
- Two of a kind: Refers to two people or things that are very similar or alike. Example: "The twins are truly two of a kind; they dress alike and share the same interests."
- Like two peas in a pod: Used to talk about two people who are very similar or close. Example: "Although they are not siblings, they are like two peas in a pod, always together."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Even though they are from different countries, their cultures are quite alike.
Example 2: The two sculptures are alike in style but differ in size.
Example 3: The siblings dress alike, making it hard for their friends to tell them apart.
Fun Fact
The word "alike" comes from the Old English "lic," which means "of the same kind." It has been used for centuries to express similarity, reflecting how people and things can share similarities in many ways.
Famous Quote
"We are all alike, on the inside." Mark Twain
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "alike" mean?
a) Different
b) Similar
c) Unique
d) Dull
Answer: b) Similar
2. Which of these is a synonym of "alike"?
a) Distinct
b) Comparable
c) Unalike
d) Opposite
Answer: b) Comparable
3. Which sentence uses "alike" correctly?
a) The two books are not alike at all.
b) She likes to eat alike every day.
c) He sung alike to a bird.
d) Flowers bloom alike in winter.
Answer: a) The two books are not alike at all.
4. Which idiom means the same as "alike"?
a) All bark and no bite
b) Like two peas in a pod
c) A needle in a haystack
d) In hot water
Answer: b) Like two peas in a pod
5. What is the opposite of "alike"?
a) Similar
b) Dissimilar
c) Akin
d) Identical
Answer: b) Dissimilar
