Like

1. Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.
2. Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
3. Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
4. Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
Had like (followed by the infinitive),
had nearly; came little short of.

1. That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
2. A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
3. (Golf) The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like.

1. In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
2. In a like or similar manner.
3. Likely; probably.

Like, as here used, is regarded by some grammarians as a preposition.
v. t.

1. To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
2. To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.
3. To liken; to compare.

1. To be pleased; to choose.
2. To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
3. To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
To like of ,
to be pleased with.