Definition of "be like" in English

Verb

1. To be similar to (something).

   • They are like their parents in this respect.

2. To be similar to (something).

   • They are like their parents in this respect.

3. To be typical or characteristic of (someone or something).

4. To say.

   • If he’s like “I don’t want to”, then be like “Pretty please! – It means a lot to me”.

5. To say.

   • If he’s like “I don’t want to”, then be like “Pretty please! – It means a lot to me”.

6. To be as though.