alike

simile

Che si somigliano nell’aspetto o per un’altra caratteristica.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: be alike in something (The sisters are alike in character.)

Sinonimi: similar

Contrari: different

Espressioni comuni: look alike, very much alike, be alike, much alike

allo stesso modo, ugualmente

Dopo aver nominato persone o cose, indica che quanto detto vale per tutte.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: A and B alike (The news surprised friends and strangers alike.)

Sinonimi: equally

Espressioni comuni: young and old alike, students and teachers alike, employees and customers alike

allo stesso modo

Nella stessa maniera o in una maniera molto simile.

In inglese semplice: In the same or a very similar way.

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

Sinonimi: similarly, equally

Contrari: differently

Espressioni comuni: dress alike, think alike, treat someone alike