The difference between Alike and Different

When used as adjectives, alike means having resemblance or similitude, whereas different means not the same.

Alike is also adverb with the meaning: in the same manner, form, or degree.

Different is also noun with the meaning: the different ideal.

check bellow for the other definitions of Alike and Different

  1. Alike as an adjective:

    Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.

    Examples:

    "The twins were alike."

  1. Alike as an adverb:

    In the same manner, form, or degree; in common; equally.

    Examples:

    "We are all alike concerned in religion."

  1. Different as an adjective:

    Not the same; exhibiting a difference.

  2. Different as an adjective:

    Various, assorted, diverse.

  3. Different as an adjective:

    Distinct, separate; .

    Examples:

    "Several different scientists all reached this conclusion at about the same time."

  4. Different as an adjective:

    Unlike most others; unusual.

  1. Different as a noun (mathematics):

    The different ideal.

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