# alike

/əˈɫaɪk/ (US) · /ɐlˈaɪk/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/alike
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. equally

adverb · CEFR B2

in the same way or to the same degree for everyone or everything mentioned.

For teachers: in a similar manner or to an equal degree. Often used after mentioning two distinct groups to show that a statement applies to both.

- The new law will affect rich and poor alike.
- The sudden change in policy was met with confusion by seasoned diplomats and junior staff alike, as no prior warning had been issued.

Usage: Typically follows the nouns it modifies (e.g., 'teachers and students alike').

## Examples

- The two sisters look very much alike.
- Despite their different backgrounds, the two friends found their opinions on politics were surprisingly alike.
- The historian argued that the fall of the two empires, though separated by centuries, was driven by forces that were fundamentally alike in their corrosive effect on civil society.

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