Like
Like noun - One that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value.
Usage example: we'd never seen its like in any other shop in town
How words are described
| old | old like | old rival |
| good | good like | good rival |
| certain | certain like | certain rival |
| actual | actual like | actual rival |
| Other adjectives: real, big, serious, dangerous, bad, personal, new, official, recurring. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Her rival, Rin, jokes on how Karen tried to sound like a princess, but ending up sounding like a queen instead, infuriating Karen.
Source: Oba-san - Also, his fellow friend and rival Sylvester Stallone made various films like this.
Source: Family Man -
In addition, his rival uses a gun that looks like a Japanese sword handle, with his two very long magazines kept in his belt, making it look like he's carrying a daisho.
Source: Samurai Cowboy
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