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1 like
I 1. adjective(the same or similar: They're as like as two peas.) panašus, vienodas2. 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.) kaip3. noun(someone or something which is the same or as good etc as another: You won't see his like / their like again.) kitas toks pat/panašus į4. conjunction((especially American) in the same or a similar way as: No-one does it like he does.) (taip) kaip- likely- 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 verb1) (to be pleased with; to find pleasant or agreeable: I like him very much; I like the way you've decorated this room.) mėgti, kam patikti2) (to enjoy: I like gardening.) mėgti•- likeable- likable
- liking
- should/would like
- take a liking to -
2 what ... like?
(used when asking for information about someone or something: `What does it look like?' `It's small and square.'; `What's her mother like?' `Oh, she's quite nice.'; We may go - it depends (on) what the weather's like.) koks, kokia -
3 some
1. pronoun, adjective1) (an indefinite amount or number (of): I can see some people walking across the field; You'll need some money if you're going shopping; Some of the ink was spilt on the desk.) šiek tiek, truputis2) ((said with emphasis) a certain, or small, amount or number (of): `Has she any experience of the work?' `Yes, she has some.'; Some people like the idea and some don't.) šiek tiek; kai kurie3) ((said with emphasis) at least one / a few / a bit (of): Surely there are some people who agree with me?; I don't need much rest from work, but I must have some.) nors vienas, nors kas4) (certain: He's quite kind in some ways.) kai kuris2. adjective1) (a large, considerable or impressive (amount or number of): I spent some time trying to convince her; I'll have some problem sorting out these papers!) nemažai, ganėtinai2) (an unidentified or unnamed (thing, person etc): She was hunting for some book that she's lost.) kažkoks3) ((used with numbers) about; at a rough estimate: There were some thirty people at the reception.) maždaug, apie3. adverb((American) somewhat; to a certain extent: I think we've progressed some.) kažkiek, šiek tiek- somebody- someday
- somehow
- someone
- something
- sometime
- sometimes
- somewhat
- somewhere
- mean something
- or something
- something like
- something tells me -
4 spine
1) (the line of linked bones running down the back of humans and many animals; the backbone: She damaged her spine when she fell.) nugarkaulis, stuburas2) (something like a backbone in shape or function: the spine of a book.) nugarėlė, ketera3) (a thin, stiff, pointed part growing on an animal or a plant.) dyglys•- spinal- spineless
- spiny
- spinal cord -
5 apron
['eiprən]1) (a piece of cloth, plastic etc worn over the front of the clothes for protection against dirt etc: She tied on her apron before preparing the dinner.) prijuostė2) (something like an apron in shape, eg a hard surface for aircraft on an airfield.) lėktuvo stovėjimo aikštelė3) ((also apron-stage) the part of the stage in a theatre which is in front of the curtain.) avanscena -
6 sound
I adjective1) (strong or in good condition: The foundations of the house are not very sound; He's 87, but he's still sound in mind and body.) tvirtas2) ((of sleep) deep: She's a very sound sleeper.) gilus3) (full; thorough: a sound basic training.) solidus, rimtas4) (accurate; free from mistakes: a sound piece of work.) geras, nepriekaištingas5) (having or showing good judgement or good sense: His advice is always very sound.) protingas•- soundly- soundness
- sound asleep II 1. noun1) (the impressions transmitted to the brain by the sense of hearing: a barrage of sound; ( also adjective) sound waves.) garsas2) (something that is, or can be, heard: The sounds were coming from the garage.) garsas3) (the impression created in the mind by a piece of news, a description etc: I didn't like the sound of her hairstyle at all!) vaizdas, apibūdinimas2. verb1) (to (cause something to) make a sound: Sound the bell!; The bell sounded.) skambinti, skambėti2) (to signal (something) by making a sound: Sound the alarm!) pranešti, skelbti3) ((of something heard or read) to make a particular impression; to seem; to appear: Your singing sounded very good; That sounds like a train.) skambėti4) (to pronounce: In the word `pneumonia', the letter p is not sounded.) ištarti5) (to examine by tapping and listening carefully: She sounded the patient's chest.) išklausyti•- soundlessly
- sound effects
- soundproof 3. verb(to make (walls, a room etc) soundproof.) padaryti nepralaidų garsuiIII verb(to measure the depth of (water etc).) išmatuoti gylį- sounding- sound out -
7 ring
I 1. [riŋ] noun1) (a small circle eg of gold or silver, sometimes having a jewel set in it, worn on the finger: a wedding ring; She wears a diamond ring.) žiedas2) (a circle of metal, wood etc for any of various purposes: a scarf-ring; a key-ring; The trap-door had a ring attached for lifting it.) žiedas, lankelis3) (anything which is like a circle in shape: The children formed a ring round their teacher; The hot teapot left a ring on the polished table.) lankas, ratas4) (an enclosed space for boxing matches, circus performances etc: the circus-ring; The crowd cheered as the boxer entered the ring.) arena, ringas5) (a small group of people formed for business or criminal purposes: a drugs ring.) gauja, šutvė2. verb( verb)1) (to form a ring round.) apsupti, sustoti ratu2) (to put, draw etc a ring round (something): He has ringed all your errors.) apvesti apskritimu3) (to put a ring on the leg of (a bird) as a means of identifying it.) žieduoti•- ringlet
- ring finger
- ringleader
- ringmaster
- run rings round II 1. [riŋ] past tense - rang; verb1) (to (cause to) sound: The doorbell rang; He rang the doorbell; The telephone rang.) (su)skambėti, (pa)skambinti2) ((often with up) to telephone (someone): I'll ring you (up) tonight.) paskambinti3) ((often with for) to ring a bell (eg in a hotel) to tell someone to come, to bring something etc: She rang for the maid.) iškviesti skambučiu4) ((of certain objects) to make a high sound like a bell: The glass rang as she hit it with a metal spoon.) skambtelėti5) (to be filled with sound: The hall rang with the sound of laughter.) skardėti6) ((often with out) to make a loud, clear sound: His voice rang through the house; A shot rang out.) (nu)skardėti2. noun1) (the act or sound of ringing: the ring of a telephone.) skambėjimas, skambinimas2) (a telephone call: I'll give you a ring.) skambutis, skambinimas telefonu3) (a suggestion, impression or feeling: His story has a ring of truth about it.) skambesys, įspūdis•- ring back
- ring off
- ring true -
8 feel
[fi:l]past tense, past participle - felt; verb1) (to become aware of (something) by the sense of touch: She felt his hand on her shoulder.) jausti2) (to find out the shape, size, texture etc of something by touching, usually with the hands: She felt the parcel carefully.) (ap)čiupinėti3) (to experience or be aware of (an emotion, sensation etc): He felt a sudden anger.) pajusti4) (to think (oneself) to be: She feels sick; How does she feel about her work?) jaustis5) (to believe or consider: She feels that the firm treated her badly.) manyti, laikyti•- feeler- feeling
- feel as if / as though
- feel like
- feel one's way
- get the feel of -
9 pick
I 1. [pik] verb1) (to choose or select: Pick the one you like best.) rinkti(s), pasirinkti2) (to take (flowers from a plant, fruit from a tree etc), usually by hand: The little girl sat on the grass and picked flowers.) (nu)skinti3) (to lift (someone or something): He picked up the child.) pakelti4) (to unlock (a lock) with a tool other than a key: When she found that she had lost her key, she picked the lock with a hair-pin.) atrakinti, (at)krapštyti2. noun1) (whatever or whichever a person wants or chooses: Take your pick of these prizes.) pasirinkimas2) (the best one(s) from or the best part of something: These grapes are the pick of the bunch.) kas geriausias, rinktinis•- pick-up
- pick and choose
- pick at
- pick someone's brains
- pick holes in
- pick off
- pick on
- pick out
- pick someone's pocket
- pick a quarrel/fight with someone
- pick a quarrel/fight with
- pick up
- pick up speed
- pick one's way II [pik] noun((also (British) pickaxe, (American) pickax - plural pickaxes) a tool with a heavy metal head pointed at one or both ends, used for breaking hard surfaces eg walls, roads, rocks etc.) kirstuvas -
10 roll
I 1. [rəul] noun1) (anything flat (eg a piece of paper, a carpet) rolled into the shape of a tube, wound round a tube etc: a roll of kitchen foil; a toilet-roll.) ritinys, rulonas2) (a small piece of baked bread dough, used eg for sandwiches: a cheese roll.) bandelė3) (an act of rolling: Our dog loves a roll on the grass.) ritinėjimasis4) (a ship's action of rocking from side to side: She said that the roll of the ship made her feel ill.) sūpavimas5) (a long low sound: the roll of thunder.) dundėjimas6) (a thick mass of flesh: I'd like to get rid of these rolls of fat round my waist.) rievė7) (a series of quick beats (on a drum).) tratėjimas2. verb1) (to move by turning over like a wheel or ball: The coin/pencil rolled under the table; He rolled the ball towards the puppy; The ball rolled away.) pa(si)risti, nusiristi2) (to move on wheels, rollers etc: The children rolled the cart up the hill, then let it roll back down again.) risti(s), ridenti3) (to form (a piece of paper, a carpet) into the shape of a tube by winding: to roll the carpet back.) (su)vynioti4) ((of a person or animal in a lying position) to turn over: The doctor rolled the patient (over) on to his side; The dog rolled on to its back.) pa(si)versti, vartytis, voliotis5) (to shape (clay etc) into a ball or cylinder by turning it about between the hands: He rolled the clay into a ball.) suvolioti6) (to cover with something by rolling: When the little girl's dress caught fire, they rolled her in a blanket.) susukti, suvynioti7) (to make (something) flat or flatter by rolling something heavy over it: to roll a lawn; to roll pastry (out).) kočioti, voluoti8) ((of a ship) to rock from side to side while travelling forwards: The storm made the ship roll.) sūpuotis9) (to make a series of low sounds: The thunder rolled; The drums rolled.) dundėti, griaudėti10) (to move (one's eyes) round in a circle to express fear, surprise etc.) vartyti, išversti11) (to travel in a car etc: We were rolling along merrily when a tyre burst.) važiuoti, riedėti12) ((of waves, rivers etc) to move gently and steadily: The waves rolled in to the shore.) riedėti, plaukti13) ((of time) to pass: Months rolled by.) bėgti, eiti•- roller- rolling
- roller-skate 3. verb(to move on roller-skates: You shouldn't roller-skate on the pavement.) važinėtis riedučiais- roll in
- roll up II(a list of names, eg of pupils in a school etc: There are nine hundred pupils on the roll.) sąrašas -
11 free
[fri:] 1. adjective1) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) laisvas2) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) laisvas3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) dosnus4) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) laisvas, nesuvaržytas5) (costing nothing: a free gift.) nemokamas6) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) laisvas7) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) laisvas, neužimtas8) ((with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc): She is free from pain now; free of charge.) ne(be)turintis2. verb1) (to make or set (someone) free: He freed all the prisoners.) išlaisvinti2) ((with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something: She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.) iš(si)vaduoti•- freedom- freely
- free-for-all
- freehand
- freehold
- freelance 3. verb(to work in this way: He is freelancing now.) dirbti laisvu/neetatiniu darbuotoju- Freepost- free skating
- free speech
- free trade
- freeway
- freewheel
- free will
- a free hand
- set free -
12 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (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.) laikyti2) (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.) laikyti3) (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.) laikyti4) (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?) išlaikyti5) (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.) laikyti6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) (kur) tilpti, laikyti7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) surengti8) (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.) būti, laikytis9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) eiti (pareigas), užimti (vietą)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.) laikyti, manyti (kad), turėti11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) galioti12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) priversti, išpildyti13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) ginti14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) sulaikyti15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) patraukti, išlaikyti16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) laikyti17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) švęsti18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) turėti19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) išsilaikyti20) ((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?) palaukti21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) laikyti22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) laikyti23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) žadėti2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) laikymas, nusitvėrimas2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) galia3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) suėmimas•- - 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.) triumas -
13 want
[wont] 1. verb1) (to be interested in having or doing, or to wish to have or do (something); to desire: Do you want a cigarette?; She wants to know where he is; She wants to go home.) norėti2) (to need: This wall wants a coat of paint.) (kam) reikėti3) (to lack: This house wants none of the usual modern features but I do not like it; The people will want (= be poor) no longer.) stigti2. noun1) (something desired: The child has a long list of wants.) noras2) (poverty: They have lived in want for many years.) nepriteklius3) (a lack: There's no want of opportunities these days.) stygius•- wanted- want ad
- want for -
14 so
[səu] 1. adverb1) ((used in several types of sentence to express degree) to this extent, or to such an extent: `The snake was about so long,' he said, holding his hands about a metre apart; Don't get so worried!; She was so pleased with his progress in school that she bought him a new bicycle; They couldn't all get into the room, there were so many of them; He departed without so much as (= without even) a goodbye; You've been so (= very) kind to me!; Thank you so much!) tiek, taip, toks2) ((used to express manner) in this/that way: As you hope to be treated by others, so you must treat them; He likes everything to be (arranged) just so (= in one particular and precise way); It so happens that I have to go to an important meeting tonight.) taip3) ((used in place of a word, phrase etc previously used, or something previously stated) as already indicated: `Are you really leaving your job?' `Yes, I've already told you / said so'; `Is she arriving tomorrow?' `Yes, I hope so'; If you haven't read the notice, please do so now; `Is that so (= true)?' `Yes, it's really so'; `Was your father angry?' `Yes, even more so than I was expecting - in fact, so much so that he refused to speak to me all day!) taip4) (in the same way; also: `I hope we'll meet again.' `So do I.'; She has a lot of money and so has her husband.) irgi, taip pat5) ((used to express agreement or confirmation) indeed: `You said you were going shopping today.' `So I did, but I've changed my mind.'; `You'll need this book tomorrow, won't you?' `So I will.') taip2. conjunction((and) therefore: John had a bad cold, so I took him to the doctor; `So you think you'd like this job, then?' `Yes.'; And so they got married and lived happily ever after.) tai, taigi- so-so
- and so on/forth
- or so
- so as to
- so far
- so good
- so that
- so to say/speak -
15 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) daugiausia2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) dauguma, didžioji dalis2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.)2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) labiausiai, daugiausia3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) labai, nepaprastai4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) beveik3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) daugiausia2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) didžiausioji dalis, dauguma•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of -
16 eye
1. noun1) (the part of the body with which one sees: Open your eyes; She has blue eyes.) akis2) (anything like or suggesting an eye, eg the hole in a needle, the loop or ring into which a hook connects etc.) skylutė, kilputė3) (a talent for noticing and judging a particular type of thing: She has an eye for detail/colour/beauty.) gera akis2. verb(to look at, observe: The boys were eyeing the girls at the dance; The thief eyed the policeman warily.) apžiūrinėti, stebėti- eyeball- eyebrow
- eye-catching
- eyelash
- eyelet
- eyelid
- eye-opener
- eye-piece
- eyeshadow
- eyesight
- eyesore
- eye-witness
- before/under one's very eyes
- be up to the eyes in
- close one's eyes to
- in the eyes of
- keep an eye on
- lay/set eyes on
- raise one's eyebrows
- see eye to eye
- with an eye to something
- with one's eyes open -
17 fancy
['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) užgaida, kaprizas2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) vaizduotė3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) iliuzija, vizija2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) įmantrus3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) norėti2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) įsivaizduoti, manyti3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) patikti, traukti•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy -
18 finger
['fiŋɡə] 1. noun1) (one of the five end parts of the hand, sometimes excluding the thumb: She pointed a finger at the thief.) pirštas2) (the part of a glove into which a finger is put.) pirštas3) (anything made, shaped, cut etc like a finger: a finger of toast.) lazdelė2. verb(to touch or feel with the fingers: She fingered the material.) čiupinėti- fingerprint
- fingertip
- be all fingers and thumbs / my fingers are all thumbs
- have something at one's fingertips
- have at one's fingertips
- have a finger in the pie / in every pie
- put one's finger on -
19 head
[hed] 1. noun1) (the top part of the human body, containing the eyes, mouth, brain etc; the same part of an animal's body: The stone hit him on the head; He scratched his head in amazement.) galva2) (a person's mind: An idea came into my head last night.) galva3) (the height or length of a head: The horse won by a head.) galvos ilgis4) (the chief or most important person (of an organization, country etc): Kings and presidents are heads of state; ( also adjective) a head waiter; the head office.) vadovas, galva, vyriausiasis5) (anything that is like a head in shape or position: the head of a pin; The boy knocked the heads off the flowers.) galvutė6) (the place where a river, lake etc begins: the head of the Nile.) ištaka7) (the top, or the top part, of anything: Write your address at the head of the paper; the head of the table.) viršus, viršūnė, svarbiausia vieta8) (the front part: He walked at the head of the procession.) priekis9) (a particular ability or tolerance: He has no head for heights; She has a good head for figures.) galva, pakentimas10) (a headmaster or headmistress: You'd better ask the Head.) (mokyklos) direktorius11) ((for) one person: This dinner costs $10 a head.) žmogus12) (a headland: Beachy Head.) ragas, iškyšulys13) (the foam on the top of a glass of beer etc.) putos2. verb1) (to go at the front of or at the top of (something): The procession was headed by the band; Whose name headed the list?) būti/eiti priekyje/pradžioje2) (to be in charge of; to be the leader of: He heads a team of scientists investigating cancer.) vadovauti3) ((often with for) to (cause to) move in a certain direction: The explorers headed south; The boys headed for home; You're heading for disaster!) vykti, traukti, keliauti į4) (to put or write something at the beginning of: His report was headed `Ways of Preventing Industrial Accidents'.) pavadinti5) ((in football) to hit the ball with the head: He headed the ball into the goal.) smogti galva•- - headed- header
- heading
- heads
- headache
- headband
- head-dress
- headfirst
- headgear
- headlamp
- headland
- headlight
- headline
- headlines
- headlong
- head louse
- headmaster
- head-on
- headphones
- headquarters
- headrest
- headscarf
- headsquare
- headstone
- headstrong
- headwind
- above someone's head
- go to someone's head
- head off
- head over heels
- heads or tails?
- keep one's head
- lose one's head
- make head or tail of
- make headway
- off one's head -
20 no
[nəu] 1. adjective1) (not any: We have no food; No other person could have done it.) joks, nė vienas2) (not allowed: No smoking.) draudžiama, negalima3) (not a: He is no friend of mine; This will be no easy task.) joks, ne toks jau2. adverb(not (any): He is no better at golf than swimming; He went as far as the shop and no further.) ne, nė kiek ne3. interjection(a word used for denying, disagreeing, refusing etc: `Do you like travelling?' `No, (I don't).'; No, I don't agree; `Will you help me?' `No, I won't.') ne4. noun plural( noes)1) (a refusal: She answered with a definite no.) neigiamas atsakymas, nesutikimas, ne2) (a vote against something: The noes have won.) balsas prieš•- nobody5. noun(a very unimportant person: She's just a nobody.) niekas, visiškas nulis- no-one- there's no saying
- knowing
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watch someone or something like a hawk — watch (someone or something) like a hawk : to watch (someone or something) very carefully The storeowner watches those teenagers like a hawk whenever they come in because she s afraid they re going to steal something. • • • Main Entry: ↑hawk… … Useful english dictionary
...or something (like of the sort) — or something (like that/of the sort) phrase used for referring to any of a group of things or possibilities without being specific We should at least call or something and make sure she’s all right. He works as an investment banker or something… … Useful english dictionary
...or something (like that the sort) — or something (like that/of the sort) phrase used for referring to any of a group of things or possibilities without being specific We should at least call or something and make sure she’s all right. He works as an investment banker or something… … Useful english dictionary
take to something like a duck to water — If you take to something like a duck to water, you do it naturally and easily, without fear or hesitation. When Sophie first tried skiing, she took to it like a duck to water … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
like — like1 [līk] adj. [ME lik, aphetic for ilik < OE gelic, similar, equal, lit., of the same form or shape, akin to Ger gleich < PGmc * galīka < * ga , prefix of uncert. meaning + * līka, body, (ON līk, Goth leik, OE lic): for IE base see… … English World dictionary
