Much as we resemble one another, none of us are exactly alike.
Source: tatoeba (29938)
Alike
Synonyms for "alike" (158 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Adjective(3 words)
Strong matches (47)
coterminouslycounterfeitdittodrawnduplicateequableequalequalizedequallyequivalentersatzeveneven stephenexactly alikefakefavoringfifty-fiftyflatfollowinghalf-and-half
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Adverb(1 words)
Related words (79)
Noun(2 words)
lookalikemore comparable
measuredmechanicalmethodicmethodicalmimickedmockmonolithicnearly reproducednip and tucknot unlikeof a pieceon a footingon a levelon a paron even groundoneorderedorderlyparparallel
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persistentphonypieceproportionatequitsregularresemblingrobotlikesamesame hereselfsamesimilarsimilarlysimulatedsix of one and half a dozen of the othersmacking ofsmoothsomething likesquarestablestalematedstandardsteadfaststeadystereotypedsuchsuchlikesuggestive ofsynonymouslysyntheticsystematictantamountthe same waytiedtwinunbrokenunchangeableunchangedunchangingundeviatingundifferentundifferentiatedundiscriminatedundistinguishableundistinguishedundiversifieduniformuniform withuniformlyunruffledunvariedunvaryingwithout differencewithout distinction
Determiner(1 words)
same form
Adjective(1 words)
Preposition(1 words)
written-language like
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: similar, accordant, agnate, akin, akin.
- Sentence evidence is available for alike, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "alike".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "alike"
Keep "alike" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "alike" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "alike", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "alike" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadverb of mannersimilarity
More specific
3 entriesCollocations
10 entriesact alikealike featuresappear alikebehave alikedress alikelook alikelookalikesimilar looksound aliketwo groups alike
Inflections
2 entriesmore alikemost alike
Derivations
1 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesTranslations
23 translations across 11 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- ὁμῶς adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
Finnish
2 entries- yhtä adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
- yhtäläisesti adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
French
1 entries- pareillement adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
German
2 entries- gleich adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
- gleichermaßen adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
Hungarian
3 entries- egyaránt adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
- egyformán adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
- hasonlóképpen adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
Irish
1 entries- mar an gcéanna adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
Italian
2 entries- similmente adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
- ugualmente adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
Portuguese
2 entries- igualmente adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
- similarmente adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
Russian
4 entries- одина́ково adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
- подо́бно adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
- похо́же adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
- то́чно та́к же adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
Spanish
4 entries- de la misma manera adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
- igualmente adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
- por igual adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
- similarmente adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
Vietnamese
1 entries- đều adv (tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally)
Sample sentences
18 total sentences available.
Paul has three sons. They look very much alike.
Source: tatoeba (33678)
They are all alike.
Source: tatoeba (36814)
The approaches used in those two designs are exactly alike.
Source: tatoeba (41931)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "alike"?
Closest matches include similar, accordant, agnate, akin, akin.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "alike"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.