Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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slang expression
/biː laɪk/
Definition
To express similarity in appearance or behavior.
Examples
  • When I saw her outfit, I was like, ‘I want to be like you.’
  • He acts like he knows everything; he really thinks he’s the best, and I’m just trying to be like him.
Meaning
The phrase ‘be like’ is often used in informal speech to indicate how someone behaves or resembles someone else.
Synonyms
  • resemble
  • imitate
  • echo
  • emulate