like- root words — words with the like- root

The root like- comes from Old English gelic, meaning having the form of, similar to. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including saintlike. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the like- root

Explore words with like- — words containing the like- root and sharing its sense of "having the form of, similar to". Examples include saintlike. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does like- mean?

The like- root means having the form of, similar to, from Old English gelic. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.