having the characteristics of (something or somebody); similar to
typical of (somebody or something)
in the manner of (somebody or something)
acting like a fool
to the same degree as (something)
The dress fits like a glove
appearing to be, threaten, or promise (something)
It looks like rain
of the class of (something)
a subject like physics
used to introduce an example: such as
foods high in fibre, like wholemeal bread
like anything/crazy
informal used for emphasis
They ran like anything
just like that
without demur or hesitation
[Middle English from Old Norse likr, glikr]