I. əˈlīk adjective
Etymology: Middle English ilik, alik, alteration (influenced by Old Norse ālīkr ) of ilich, from Old English gelīc (from ge- — collective prefix — + līc body) and onlīc, from on + līc — more at co- , like
1. : showing strong resemblance, likeness, or accord
the two cars are much alike
2. : showing no difference or no salient difference
the two dresses were quite alike
the twins, alike in face and manners — Charles Kingsley
Synonyms: see like
II. adverb
Etymology: Middle English ilike, alteration (influenced by Old Norse ālīka ) of iliche, from Old English gelīce and onlīce, from gelīc , adjective, and onlīc, adjective, respectively
: in the same manner, form, or degree : in common : equally
we are all alike concerned with religion