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==1. The adjective alike means ‘like each other’== | |||
Compare: | Compare: | ||
The two boys are alike in looks, but not in personality. | *The two boys are alike in looks, but not in personality. | ||
He's like his brother, (not He’s alike his brother.) | *He's like his brother, (not He’s alike his brother.) | ||
==2. Alike is not often used before a noun.== | |||
Compare: | Compare: | ||
His two daughters are very much alike. | *His two daughters are very much alike. | ||
He’s got two very similar-looking daughters. (not alike daughters) | *He’s got two very similar-looking daughters. (not alike daughters) | ||
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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)