alike

Similar to each other in appearance or another way.

• The two bags look alike.
• My sisters are very much alike.
• Are the houses alike inside?

How to use it: be alike in something (The sisters are alike in character.)

Similar words: similar

Opposites: different

Common phrases: look alike, very much alike, be alike, much alike

Used after naming people or things to say something is true for all of them.

• The show delighted children and adults alike.
• Teachers and students alike welcomed the change.
• The park is popular with locals and tourists alike.

How to use it: A and B alike (The news surprised friends and strangers alike.)

Similar words: equally

Common phrases: young and old alike, students and teachers alike, employees and customers alike

In the same or a very similar way.

• The boys dress alike.
• We often think alike.
• The teacher treated all her students alike.

Similar words: similarly, equally

Opposites: differently

Common phrases: dress alike, think alike, treat someone alike