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• تُستخدم لوصف شيء مشابه أو مماثل أو قابل للمقارنة بشيء آخر، وكذلك للتعبير عن الميل أو الرغبة في شيء ما.

Used to describe something as similar, resembling, or comparable to something else.

1. Similar in some wayB1formal

   Resembling another person or thing in appearance, character, or qualities.

   مُشَابِه

   • They are of like minds on most political issues.
   • She has a like temperament to her mother.
   • These two paintings are very like in style.

   المرادفاتakinalikeanalogouscomparablecorrespondingequivalentsamesimilarsuch

   الأضدادdifferentdissimilarunlike

2. Resembling or comparableB1formal

   Used to indicate a resemblance or similarity between two entities.

   مشابه

   • A man like him can achieve great success.
   • We should treat everyone with like respect.
   • He prefers like-minded people around him.

   المرادفاتakinalikeanalogouscognatecomparablecorrespondingequivalentparallelsimilarsuch

   الأضدادdifferentdissimilarunlike

• اسم يدل على الميل أو الرغبة أو التفضيل، أو على الشبه والمماثلة بين شيئين.

A noun referring to a preference, fondness, or something that is similar or comparable.

غير معدود

1. Preference or thing one enjoysB1formal

   A thing or things that one enjoys or finds agreeable; often used in plural.

   التفضيل أو ما يحبه المرء

   • Music and art are among his likes.
   • We all have our own likes and dislikes.
   • She made a list of her likes and dislikes.

   المرادفاتenjoymentfancyfondnessinclinationlikingpartialitypenchantpredilectionpreferencetaste

   الأضدادdislike

2. Similar things or personsB2formal

   People or things that are similar to each other; often used in plural.

   أشياء أو أشخاص مشابهون

   • He associates with the likes of famous artists.
   • You won't find the likes of her anywhere else.
   • I've never seen the likes of this before.

   المرادفاتcounterpartequalilkkindmatchparallelpeersorttype

• حرف جر يفيد التشبيه والمماثلة والمقارنة، وبيان الصفة أو المثال أو طريقة الفعل أو التقريب، ويجر الاسم أو الضمير ليكون معيارًا للمقارنة.

A preposition used to indicate similarity, comparison, resemblance, characteristic quality, exemplification, manner of action, or approximation; introduces a noun or pronoun that serves as a standard of comparison.

1. Similarity or resemblance to someone or somethingA1formal

   Used to show that one person, thing, or action has qualities, appearance, or characteristics similar to another.

   مثل، شَبيه بـ

   • She looks like her mother.
   • He acts like a child sometimes.
   • This tastes like chocolate.
   • It sounds like a good idea.

2. Characteristic or typical of a person or thingB1formal

   Used to indicate that a behavior, action, or quality is expected or usual for a particular person, group, or type.

   من خصائص، على غرار، كما هو معتاد

   • It's just like him to forget his keys.
   • That's like her—always helping others.
   • Typical weather for April, like this.
   • Leaving early is so like John.

3. Introducing examples or instancesA2formal

   Used before nouns to give one or more examples of a general category or type being discussed.

   مثل، على سبيل المثال

   • I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and cycling.
   • She loves fruits like apples and bananas.
   • Countries like France and Italy are popular destinations.
   • Tools like hammers and screwdrivers are essential.

4. In the manner or way of someone/somethingB1formal

   Used to describe how an action is performed by comparing it to the way another person, thing, or group typically acts.

   مِثْل، على نحو، كما

   • She sings like a professional.
   • He ran like the wind.
   • They fought like lions.
   • Don't talk to me like that.

5. Approximation or likelihood (informal)B2informal

   Used informally to suggest that something is probable, about to happen, or approximately a certain amount or time.

   تقريب أو ترجيح

   • It looks like it's going to rain.
   • She's like thirty years old.
   • There were like fifty people there.
   • He was like, 'I can't believe it!'

6. Asking for description or opinionA2formal

   Used in questions to request information about the nature, quality, appearance, or experience of someone or something.

   ما حال، كيف، ما هو

   • What is your new teacher like?
   • What was the concert like?
   • Tell me what the house is like.
   • What's the weather like today?

• فعل يُستعمل للتعبير عن أن شيئًا ما يروق للإنسان أو يجذبه أو يرضيه؛ كما يُستعمل للدلالة على الميل إلى شخص أو شيء والارتياح إليه.

A verb used to express finding something agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory; it may also function as a preposition.

1. To find agreeableA1formal

   To have a positive feeling towards someone or something.

   استحسان

   • She likes listening to music in the evenings.
   • Do you like chocolate cake?
   • I like my new neighbors because they are friendly.

   المرادفاتadoreappreciatecare forenjoyfancyloverelishsavor

   الأضدادabhordetestdislikehateloathe

2. To enjoy or preferA1formal

   To take pleasure in or prefer an activity or thing.

   أحبّ

   • He likes playing football with his friends.
   • They like walking in the park during weekends.
   • She likes reading novels more than watching movies.

   المرادفاتadoreappreciatecare forenjoyfancylovepreferrelishsavor

   الأضدادabhordespisedetestdislikehateloatheresent

3. To want or desireA1informal

   To express a wish or desire for something.

   أراد

   • I would like a cup of coffee.
   • She likes to travel to exotic places.
   • He likes to have a quiet evening at home.

   المرادفاتcravedesirefancywantwish

   الأضدادabhordetestdislikehateloathe