The Like (Noun)
Meaning
A similar kind; "dogs, foxes, and the like"; "we don't want the likes of you around here".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- They allow pets such as cats, birds, and the like in their apartments.
- We don't want the likes of you causing trouble in our town.
- The store sells various types of nuts, including almonds, walnuts, and the like.
- Such aggressive behavior is not tolerated, especially in the likes of you.
- The company only hires people with skills in programming languages like Java, Python, and the like.