more like

adverb
UK: /mɔː laɪk/
US: /mɔr laɪk/

  1. Used to say that something is closer to one thing than another. It suggests an alternative or a more accurate description.

    1. That cloud looks more like a dog than a cat to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The weather is more like summer than autumn, it's surprisingly warm for October. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to express disbelief or disagreement, often suggesting the opposite is true. Similar to 'not really' or 'hardly'.

    1. He says he's an expert, but it seems more like he just started. [ ] [ ]
    2. She claimed she was working, but it looked more like she was taking a nap. [ ] [ ]
more like idiom

  1. Used to politely disagree with a suggestion or statement and offer an alternative. Indicates a preference.

    1. I don't want pizza; I'd more like a salad for dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. Instead of going to the cinema, I would more like to stay home and watch a movie. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "more like" in English means: Used to say that something is closer to one thing than another. It suggests an alternative or a more accurate description., Used to express disbelief or disagreement, often suggesting the opposite is true. Similar to 'not really' or 'hardly'..

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

Example usage of "more like": "That cloud looks more like a dog than a cat to me.". More examples on the page.