Function and Like

Function

Function verb - To have a certain purpose.

Like and function are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Like" instead a verb "Function".

Like

Like verb - To wish to have.

Function and like are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a verb "Like".

Nearby Words: likely, likeness, liking, liked, likeable

How words are described

old old function old like
special special function special like
similar similar function similar like
normal normal function normal like
Other adjectives: regular, certain, simple, actual, entire, real, little, new, minor, less, military, extra, official, different.

Common collocations

power function power like power
name function name like name
way function way like way
characters function characters like characters
Other words: eggs.

Both words in one sentence

  • Bee Bee Gun They function as anti-infantry, but instead of stinging, they rip them to shreds like buzzsaws.
    Source: Bee Bee Gun
  • Most of a true Culture Mind actually exists in hyperspace, where it may function unburdened by pesky nuisances like the speed of light and neutron decay.
  • Video Game / Exit Fate LS' Mashimizu's robe is more similar in function to the Hermes Boots than the item of the same name, and EF's Lord Sorceror's Gown is more like the Sacral Gown of LS.
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