I. ə-ˈlīk adverb
Date: 14th century
: in the same manner, form, or degree : equally
was denounced by teachers and students alike
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English ilik, ilich (from Old English gelīc ) & alik, alteration of Old English onlīc, from on + līc body — more at like
Date: 15th century
: exhibiting close resemblance without being identical
alike in their beliefs
• alike·ness noun