The English language is an ever evolving corpus of language. Sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. Have you ever been in a conversation where certain catchphrases were constantly in use?
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And, in case youre curious, heres the full definition of the word "like."
like
preposition
1. having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to.
"there were other suits like mine in the shop"
synonyms: similar to, the same as, identical to
"youre just like a teacher"
2. used to draw attention to the nature of an action or event.
"I apologize for coming over unannounced like this"
conjunction informal
1. in the same way that; as.
"people who change countries like they change clothes"
2. as though; as if.
"I felt like Id been kicked by a camel"
noun
1. used with reference to a person or thing of the same kind as another.
"the quotations could be arranged to put like with like"
adjective
1. (of a person or thing) having similar qualities or characteristics to another person or thing.
"I responded in like manner"
synonyms: similar, much the same, comparable, corresponding, resembling, alike, analogous, parallel, equivalent, cognate, related, kindred; More
adverb
1. informal
used in speech as a meaningless filler or to signify the speakers uncertainty about an expression just used.
"there was this funny smell—sort of dusty like"
2. informal
used to convey a persons reported attitude or feelings in the form of direct speech (whether or not representing an actual quotation).
"so she comes into the room and shes like “Where is everybody?”"