like that

adverb
UK: /laɪk ðæt/
US: /laɪk ðæt/

  1. In that way or manner.

    1. I don't want to do it like that. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you handle the tool like that, you might break it, be more careful! [ ] [ ]

  2. To such a great extent; so.

    1. I didn't know you liked her like that. [ ] [ ]
    2. He wasn't expecting the work to pile up like that, it was overwhelming. [ ] [ ]
like that interjection

  1. Used to express approval or agreement.

    1. The food was good, just like that! [ ] [ ]
    2. He finished the race in first place, just like that, amazing! [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "like that" in English means: In that way or manner., To such a great extent; so..

The phonetic transcription of "like that" is /laɪk ðæt/ in British English and /laɪk ðæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "like that": "I don't want to do it like that.". More examples on the page.