Alike and Equal

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Alike

Alike adjective - Having qualities in common.
Usage example: all the houses in the neighborhood are alike in that they all have a one-car garage and a fenced-in backyard
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Equal is a synonym for alike in similar topic. In some cases you can use "Equal" instead an adjective "Alike", when it comes to topics like exactly the same, scored equally.

Equal

Equal adjective - Resembling another in every respect.
Usage example: as far as I can see, except for the high price, the store-brand jacket is equal to the jacket with the designer label
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Alike is a synonym for equal in identical topic. You can use "Alike" instead an adjective "Equal", if it concerns topics such as comparison, exactly the same, scored equally.
Nearby Words: equalize, equalise, equable, equate, equity

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  • Weather of War Fortunately, it's an equal opportunity damage maker, hitting player and AI alike.
    Source: Weather of War
  • The Smug Snake: The Smug Snake is a type of character (usually cast as a villain) who tends to treat friends and enemies alike with equal disdain.
    Source: Sliding Scale of Character Appreciation
  • She's typically an equal opportunity friend, hanging out with the popular crowd and the misfits alike.
    Source: Analysis / Spoiled Sweet
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