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Meanings of like in English

Catalan
equivalent
Spanish
equivalente

Equal in amount or value.

        equivalent
        Portuguese
        tipo

        A similar kind.

              tipo
              Portuguese
              desejar
              Spanish
              gustar

              To prefer or wish to do something.

                    desejar
                    Portuguese
                    semelhante
                    Spanish
                    similar

                    Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination.

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                        semelhante
                        Usage of like in English
                        1
                        Different companies specialize in different things, just like different countries used to.
                        The unincorporated man
                        2
                        Temple Bar, like every city centre area in Europe, has its problems.
                        The Irish Times
                        3
                        Food for days Nothing like good food to go with good music.
                        The South African
                        4
                        Britain is facing opposition from countries like Deutsche Boerse's home state Germany.
                        Reuters
                        5
                        Pfeiffer has experienced some health difficulties in recent years, including stroke-like symptoms.
                        Reuters
                        6
                        And could it help avoid another building industry crisis like leaky homes?
                        Radio NZ
                        7
                        The animals, however exotic, would fundamentally behave like animals in zoos anywhere.
                        Jurassic Park
                        8
                        Infrastructure New Zealand said more development like this was a good idea.
                        Radio NZ
                        9
                        ANSWER: This sounds like a difficult and painful situation to be in.
                        News.com.au
                        10
                        Sea lilies look like flowers, hence the name, but are actually animals.
                        BBC
                        11
                        They need to create a true low cost carrier, like 'Virgin Light'.
                        News.com.au
                        12
                        The procedure was as official and court-like as possible, given the circumstances.
                        Small wars: a novel
                        13
                        New European markets like Italy are also seen stepping up this year.
                        Reuters
                        14
                        Fast-forwarding to today it may seem like the situation is completely different.
                        The Guardian
                        15
                        They also launched recently, more like six months ago, nine months ago?
                        Wired
                        16
                        International news In international news, a SARS-like virus is spreading in China.
                        The South African
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