Question 1

What does "like of" mean?

Accepted Answer

Used in 'the like of' to refer to someone or something of the same kind, quality, or type — often implying rarity or uniqueness.

Question 2

How do you use "like of" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

We may never see the like of that performance again in our lifetime.

Question 3

Is "like of" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"like of" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Most commonly appears in the fixed expressions 'the like of' or 'the likes of'. Slightly old-fashioned compared to 'the likes of'. Can express admiration ('we've never seen the like of it') or dismissal ('not for the likes of us'). Used across British and American English.

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