Language/English/Vocabulary/Alike

Alike

1. The adjective alike means ‘like each other’

Compare:

• The two boys are alike in looks, but not in personality.

• He's like his brother, (not He’s alike his brother.) 

2. Alike is not often used before a noun.

Compare:

• His two daughters are very much alike.

• He’s got two very similar-looking daughters. (not alike daughters)

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