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  • 1 like

    I 1. adjective
    (the same or similar: They're as like as two peas.) lignende; ens
    2. preposition
    (the same as or similar to; in the same or a similar way as: He climbs like a cat; She is like her mother.) ligesom; som
    3. noun
    (someone or something which is the same or as good etc as another: You won't see his like / their like again.) mage; noget lignende
    4. conjunction
    ((especially American) in the same or a similar way as: No-one does it like he does.) ligesom
    - likelihood
    - liken
    - likeness
    - likewise
    - like-minded
    - a likely story!
    - as likely as not
    - be like someone
    - feel like
    - he is likely to
    - look like
    - not likely!
    II verb
    1) (to be pleased with; to find pleasant or agreeable: I like him very much; I like the way you've decorated this room.) (kunne) lide; bryde sig om
    2) (to enjoy: I like gardening.) holde af
    - likeable
    - likable
    - liking
    - should/would like
    - take a liking to
    * * *
    I 1. adjective
    (the same or similar: They're as like as two peas.) lignende; ens
    2. preposition
    (the same as or similar to; in the same or a similar way as: He climbs like a cat; She is like her mother.) ligesom; som
    3. noun
    (someone or something which is the same or as good etc as another: You won't see his like / their like again.) mage; noget lignende
    4. conjunction
    ((especially American) in the same or a similar way as: No-one does it like he does.) ligesom
    - likelihood
    - liken
    - likeness
    - likewise
    - like-minded
    - a likely story!
    - as likely as not
    - be like someone
    - feel like
    - he is likely to
    - look like
    - not likely!
    II verb
    1) (to be pleased with; to find pleasant or agreeable: I like him very much; I like the way you've decorated this room.) (kunne) lide; bryde sig om
    2) (to enjoy: I like gardening.) holde af
    - likeable
    - likable
    - liking
    - should/would like
    - take a liking to

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  • 2 be like someone

    (to be typical of someone: It isn't like him to be late.(=Geç kalmak onun adeti değildir.)) ligne
    * * *
    (to be typical of someone: It isn't like him to be late.(=Geç kalmak onun adeti değildir.)) ligne

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  • 3 as a matter of fact

    (actually or really: She doesn't like him much - in fact I think she hates him!) rent faktisk; faktisk
    * * *
    (actually or really: She doesn't like him much - in fact I think she hates him!) rent faktisk; faktisk

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  • 4 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with
    II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last
    * * *
    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with
    II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last

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  • 5 in fact

    (actually or really: She doesn't like him much - in fact I think she hates him!) rent faktisk; faktisk
    * * *
    (actually or really: She doesn't like him much - in fact I think she hates him!) rent faktisk; faktisk

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  • 6 in point of fact

    (actually or really: She doesn't like him much - in fact I think she hates him!) rent faktisk; faktisk
    * * *
    (actually or really: She doesn't like him much - in fact I think she hates him!) rent faktisk; faktisk

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  • 7 the

    [ðə, ði]
    (The form [ðə] is used before words beginning with a consonant eg the house or consonant sound eg the union [ðə'ju:njən]; the form [ði] is used before words beginning with a vowel eg the apple or vowel sound eg the honour [ði 'onə]) den; det; -en; -et
    1) (used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned previously, described in a following phrase, or already known: Where is the book I put on the table?; Who was the man you were talking to?; My mug is the tall blue one; Switch the light off!)
    2) (used with a singular noun or an adjective to refer to all members of a group etc or to a general type of object, group of objects etc: The horse is running fast.; I spoke to him on the telephone; He plays the piano/violin very well.)
    3) (used to refer to unique objects etc, especially in titles and names: the Duke of Edinburgh; the Atlantic (Ocean).)
    4) (used after a preposition with words referring to a unit of quantity, time etc: In this job we are paid by the hour.)
    5) (used with superlative adjectives and adverbs to denote a person, thing etc which is or shows more of something than any other: He is the kindest man I know; We like him (the) best of all.)
    6) ((often with all) used with comparative adjectives to show that a person, thing etc is better, worse etc: He has had a week's holiday and looks (all) the better for it.)
    - the...
    * * *
    [ðə, ði]
    (The form [ðə] is used before words beginning with a consonant eg the house or consonant sound eg the union [ðə'ju:njən]; the form [ði] is used before words beginning with a vowel eg the apple or vowel sound eg the honour [ði 'onə]) den; det; -en; -et
    1) (used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned previously, described in a following phrase, or already known: Where is the book I put on the table?; Who was the man you were talking to?; My mug is the tall blue one; Switch the light off!)
    2) (used with a singular noun or an adjective to refer to all members of a group etc or to a general type of object, group of objects etc: The horse is running fast.; I spoke to him on the telephone; He plays the piano/violin very well.)
    3) (used to refer to unique objects etc, especially in titles and names: the Duke of Edinburgh; the Atlantic (Ocean).)
    4) (used after a preposition with words referring to a unit of quantity, time etc: In this job we are paid by the hour.)
    5) (used with superlative adjectives and adverbs to denote a person, thing etc which is or shows more of something than any other: He is the kindest man I know; We like him (the) best of all.)
    6) ((often with all) used with comparative adjectives to show that a person, thing etc is better, worse etc: He has had a week's holiday and looks (all) the better for it.)
    - the...

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  • 8 to begin with

    1) (at first: I didn't like him to begin with, but now he's one of my best friends.) til at begynde med
    2) (firstly: There are many reasons why I don't like her - to begin with, she doesn't tell the truth.) for det første
    * * *
    1) (at first: I didn't like him to begin with, but now he's one of my best friends.) til at begynde med
    2) (firstly: There are many reasons why I don't like her - to begin with, she doesn't tell the truth.) for det første

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  • 9 at first

    (at the beginning: At first I didn't like him.) først; i begyndelsen
    * * *
    (at the beginning: At first I didn't like him.) først; i begyndelsen

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  • 10 blunt

    1. adjective
    1) ((of objects) having no point or sharp edge: a blunt knife.) sløv
    2) ((of people) (sometimes unpleasantly) straightforward or frank in speech: She was very blunt, and said that she did not like him.) ligefrem; kontant
    2. verb
    (to make less sharp: This knife has been blunted by years of use.) blive sløv
    - bluntness
    * * *
    1. adjective
    1) ((of objects) having no point or sharp edge: a blunt knife.) sløv
    2) ((of people) (sometimes unpleasantly) straightforward or frank in speech: She was very blunt, and said that she did not like him.) ligefrem; kontant
    2. verb
    (to make less sharp: This knife has been blunted by years of use.) blive sløv
    - bluntness

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  • 11 declare

    [di'kleə]
    1) (to announce publicly or formally: War was declared this morning.) erklære; meddele
    2) (to say firmly: 'I don't like him at all,' she declared.) erklære
    3) (to make known (goods on which duty must be paid, income on which tax should be paid etc): He decided to declare his untaxed earnings to the tax-office.) deklarere
    * * *
    [di'kleə]
    1) (to announce publicly or formally: War was declared this morning.) erklære; meddele
    2) (to say firmly: 'I don't like him at all,' she declared.) erklære
    3) (to make known (goods on which duty must be paid, income on which tax should be paid etc): He decided to declare his untaxed earnings to the tax-office.) deklarere

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  • 12 fellow

    ['feləu] 1. noun
    1) (a man: He's quite a nice fellow but I don't like him.) fyr
    2) ((often as part of a word) a companion and equal: She is playing with her schoolfellows.) kammerat; ven; kollega
    3) (a member of certain academic societies; a member of the governing body or teaching staff of a college.) medlem
    2. adjective
    (belonging to the same group, country etc: a fellow student; a fellow music-lover.) med-
    - fellow-feeling
    * * *
    ['feləu] 1. noun
    1) (a man: He's quite a nice fellow but I don't like him.) fyr
    2) ((often as part of a word) a companion and equal: She is playing with her schoolfellows.) kammerat; ven; kollega
    3) (a member of certain academic societies; a member of the governing body or teaching staff of a college.) medlem
    2. adjective
    (belonging to the same group, country etc: a fellow student; a fellow music-lover.) med-
    - fellow-feeling

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  • 13 in a word

    (to sum up briefly: In a word, I don't like him.) med ét ord; kort sagt
    * * *
    (to sum up briefly: In a word, I don't like him.) med ét ord; kort sagt

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  • 14 over

    ['əuvə] 1. preposition
    1) (higher than; above in position, number, authority etc: Hang that picture over the fireplace; He's over 90 years old.) over
    2) (from one side to another, on or above the top of; on the other side of: He jumped over the gate; She fell over the cat; My friend lives over the street.) over; på den anden side af
    3) (covering: He put his handkerchief over his face.) over
    4) (across: You find people like him all over the world.) over
    5) (about: a quarrel over money.) over
    6) (by means of: He spoke to her over the telephone.) over
    7) (during: Over the years, she grew to hate her husband.) over; i løbet af
    8) (while having etc: He fell asleep over his dinner.) under
    2. adverb
    1) (higher, moving etc above: The plane flew over about an hour ago.) over
    2) (used to show movement, change of position: He rolled over on his back; He turned over the page.) om
    3) (across: He went over and spoke to them.) over
    4) (downwards: He fell over.) omkuld
    5) (higher in number etc: for people aged twenty and over.) derover
    6) (remaining: There are two cakes for each of us, and two over.) i overskud
    7) (through from beginning to end, carefully: Read it over; Talk it over between you.) igennem
    3. adjective
    (finished: The affair is over now.) forbi
    4. noun
    ((in cricket) a certain number of balls bowled from one end of the wicket: He bowled thirty overs in the match.) over
    5. as part of a word
    1) (too (much), as in overdo.)
    2) (in a higher position, as in overhead.)
    3) (covering, as in overcoat.)
    4) (down from an upright position, as in overturn.)
    5) (completely, as in overcome.)
    - over all
    - over and done with
    * * *
    ['əuvə] 1. preposition
    1) (higher than; above in position, number, authority etc: Hang that picture over the fireplace; He's over 90 years old.) over
    2) (from one side to another, on or above the top of; on the other side of: He jumped over the gate; She fell over the cat; My friend lives over the street.) over; på den anden side af
    3) (covering: He put his handkerchief over his face.) over
    4) (across: You find people like him all over the world.) over
    5) (about: a quarrel over money.) over
    6) (by means of: He spoke to her over the telephone.) over
    7) (during: Over the years, she grew to hate her husband.) over; i løbet af
    8) (while having etc: He fell asleep over his dinner.) under
    2. adverb
    1) (higher, moving etc above: The plane flew over about an hour ago.) over
    2) (used to show movement, change of position: He rolled over on his back; He turned over the page.) om
    3) (across: He went over and spoke to them.) over
    4) (downwards: He fell over.) omkuld
    5) (higher in number etc: for people aged twenty and over.) derover
    6) (remaining: There are two cakes for each of us, and two over.) i overskud
    7) (through from beginning to end, carefully: Read it over; Talk it over between you.) igennem
    3. adjective
    (finished: The affair is over now.) forbi
    4. noun
    ((in cricket) a certain number of balls bowled from one end of the wicket: He bowled thirty overs in the match.) over
    5. as part of a word
    1) (too (much), as in overdo.)
    2) (in a higher position, as in overhead.)
    3) (covering, as in overcoat.)
    4) (down from an upright position, as in overturn.)
    5) (completely, as in overcome.)
    - over all
    - over and done with

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  • 15 rogue

    [rəuɡ]
    1) (a dishonest person: I wouldn't buy a car from a rogue like him.) gavtyv
    2) (a mischievous person, especially a child: She's a little rogue sometimes.) gavtyveagtig
    * * *
    [rəuɡ]
    1) (a dishonest person: I wouldn't buy a car from a rogue like him.) gavtyv
    2) (a mischievous person, especially a child: She's a little rogue sometimes.) gavtyveagtig

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  • 16 suspicious

    [sə'spiʃəs]
    1) (having or showing suspicion: I'm always suspicious of men like him; a suspicious glance.) mistænksom
    2) (causing or arousing suspicion: suspicious circumstances.) mistænkelig
    * * *
    [sə'spiʃəs]
    1) (having or showing suspicion: I'm always suspicious of men like him; a suspicious glance.) mistænksom
    2) (causing or arousing suspicion: suspicious circumstances.) mistænkelig

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  • 17 yet

    [jet] 1. adverb
    1) (up till now: He hasn't telephoned yet; Have you finished yet?; We're not yet ready.) endnu
    2) (used for emphasis: He's made yet another mistake / yet more mistakes.) endnu
    3) ((with a comparative adjective) even: a yet more terrible experience.) endnu
    2. conjunction
    (but; however: He's pleasant enough, yet I don't like him.) alligevel; ikke desto mindre
    * * *
    [jet] 1. adverb
    1) (up till now: He hasn't telephoned yet; Have you finished yet?; We're not yet ready.) endnu
    2) (used for emphasis: He's made yet another mistake / yet more mistakes.) endnu
    3) ((with a comparative adjective) even: a yet more terrible experience.) endnu
    2. conjunction
    (but; however: He's pleasant enough, yet I don't like him.) alligevel; ikke desto mindre

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  • 18 only

    ['əunli] 1. adjective
    (without any others of the same type: He has no brothers or sisters - he's an only child; the only book of its kind.) ene-; eneste
    2. adverb
    1) (not more than: We have only two cups left; He lives only a mile away.) kun
    2) (alone: Only you can do it.) kun; bare
    3) (showing the one action done, in contrast to other possibilities: I only scolded the child - I did not smack him.) kun
    4) (not longer ago than: I saw him only yesterday.) så sent som
    5) (showing the one possible result of an action: If you do that, you'll only make him angry.) kun; bare
    3. conjunction
    (except that, but: I'd like to go, only I have to work.) men
    * * *
    ['əunli] 1. adjective
    (without any others of the same type: He has no brothers or sisters - he's an only child; the only book of its kind.) ene-; eneste
    2. adverb
    1) (not more than: We have only two cups left; He lives only a mile away.) kun
    2) (alone: Only you can do it.) kun; bare
    3) (showing the one action done, in contrast to other possibilities: I only scolded the child - I did not smack him.) kun
    4) (not longer ago than: I saw him only yesterday.) så sent som
    5) (showing the one possible result of an action: If you do that, you'll only make him angry.) kun; bare
    3. conjunction
    (except that, but: I'd like to go, only I have to work.) men

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  • 19 support

    [sə'po:t] 1. verb
    1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) bære; støtte
    2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) støtte
    3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) bevise; underbygge
    4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) forsørge
    2. noun
    1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) støtte; underhold
    2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) (bro-)pille
    - supporting
    * * *
    [sə'po:t] 1. verb
    1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) bære; støtte
    2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) støtte
    3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) bevise; underbygge
    4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) forsørge
    2. noun
    1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) støtte; underhold
    2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) (bro-)pille
    - supporting

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  • 20 face to face

    (in person; in the actual presence of one another: I'd like to meet him face to face some day - I've heard so much about him.) ansigt til ansigt
    * * *
    (in person; in the actual presence of one another: I'd like to meet him face to face some day - I've heard so much about him.) ansigt til ansigt

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  • Waiting for the Electrician or Someone Like Him — Infobox Album | Name = Waiting for the Electrician or Someone Like Him Type = Album Artist = The Firesign Theatre Released = 1968 Recorded = Genre = Comedy Length = Label = Columbia Producer = Gary Usher and The Firesign Theatre Reviews = The New …   Wikipedia

  • came to like him — started to like him, started to be fond of him …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Like — Like, adv. [AS. gel[=i]ce. See {Like}, a.] 1. In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him. [1913 Webster] He maketh them to stagger like a drunken man. Job xii. 25. [1913 Webster] Note: Like, as here used, is… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • him — [ weak ım, strong hım ] pronoun *** Him can be used in the following ways: as a pronoun, being the object form of he: I don t trust him. My sister plays tennis with him. in a one word answer or after the verb to be : Who said that? Him. I knew it …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • like — I UK [laɪk] / US adjective, adverb, conjunction, preposition *** Summary: Like can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): He looks like his father. as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): She looked like she was… …   English dictionary

  • like — like1 [ laık ] function word *** Like can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): He looks like his father. as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): She looked like she was about to cry. as an adverb: I said, like …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • like — like1 W1S1 [laık] prep ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(similar)¦ 2 what is somebody/something like? 3¦(example)¦ 4¦(typical)¦ 5 like this/that/so 6 just like that 7 something like 8 nothing like 9 there s nothing like 10 more like …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • like — I [[t]laɪk, la͟ɪk[/t]] PREPOSITION AND CONJUNCTION USES ♦ likes 1) PREP If you say that one person or thing is like another, you mean that they share some of the same qualities or features. He looks like Father Christmas... Kathy is a great mate …   English dictionary

  • like*/*/*/ — [laɪk] grammar word I summary: Like can be: ■ a preposition: He looks like his father. ■ a conjunction: She looked like she was about to cry. ■ an adverb: I said, like, you can t do this to me. 1) similar similar to someone or something else No… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • like — I. verb (liked; liking) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English līcian; akin to Old English gelīc alike Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. chiefly dialect to be suitable or agreeable to < I like onions but they don t like me > 2 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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