alike

parecido, similar

Que se parecen entre sí por su aspecto o por otra característica.

En inglés sencillo: Similar to each other in appearance or another way.

• The two bags look alike.
• My sisters are very much alike.
• Are the houses alike inside?

Cómo se usa: be alike in something (The sisters are alike in character.)

Sinónimos: similar

Antónimos: different

Expresiones frecuentes: look alike, very much alike, be alike, much alike

por igual

Tras mencionar personas o cosas, indica que lo dicho vale para todas ellas.

En inglés sencillo: Used after naming people or things to say something is true for all of them.

• The show delighted children and adults alike.
• Teachers and students alike welcomed the change.
• The park is popular with locals and tourists alike.

Cómo se usa: A and B alike (The news surprised friends and strangers alike.)

Sinónimos: equally

Expresiones frecuentes: young and old alike, students and teachers alike, employees and customers alike

igual, de manera similar

De la misma manera o de una forma muy parecida.

En inglés sencillo: In the same or a very similar way.

• The boys dress alike.
• We often think alike.
• The teacher treated all her students alike.

Sinónimos: similarly, equally

Antónimos: differently

Expresiones frecuentes: dress alike, think alike, treat someone alike