something like

adverb
UK: /ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk/
US: /ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk/

  1. Approximately; of a similar kind or degree.

    1. It looks something like a dog, but it's much smaller than it is. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cost will be something like $20, but it could be a little more or less. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to express that you are not certain about something.

    1. I think his name is something like John, or maybe it was Tom. [ ] [ ]
    2. The meeting will be at something like 3 PM, but I will confirm the exact time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sort of nearly approximately about kind of almost
something like pronoun

  1. A vague or unspecified thing that resembles what is mentioned.

    1. I need something like a hammer to fix this shelf today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's looking for something like a romantic comedy to watch tonight. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "something like" in English means: Approximately; of a similar kind or degree., Used to express that you are not certain about something..

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

Synonyms for "something like": sort of, nearly, approximately, about, kind of, almost.

Example usage of "something like": "It looks something like a dog, but it's much smaller than it is.". More examples on the page.