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(1):

(n.) The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like.

(2):

(n.) A liking; a preference; inclination; - usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.

(3):

(superl.) Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.

(4):

(a.) To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.

(5):

(v. i.) To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.

(6):

(v. i.) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).

(7):

(v. i.) To be pleased; to choose.

(8):

(superl.) 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.

(9):

(superl.) Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.

(10):

(superl.) Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.

(11):

(n.) That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.

(12):

(a.) To liken; to compare.

(13):

(a.) In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.

(14):

(a.) In a like or similar manner.

(15):

(a.) Likely; probably.

(16):

(a.) To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Like (2)'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​l/like-2.html. 1828.
 
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