preposition
just like
just LYKE
Just like (preposition) means Exactly the same as, or in exactly the same way as; used to draw a close comparison. Example: “She sounds just like her mother on the phone.”
preposition
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Exactly the same as, or in exactly the same way as; used to draw a close comparison.
"She sounds just like her mother on the phone."
"It tastes just like the real thing."
conjunction
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informal In the same way that; used before a clause to compare two situations.
"Just like we did last year, we'll open the doors at seven."
phrase
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In 'just like that', used to say something happened suddenly and with no effort or warning.
"He handed in his notice and left, just like that."
How to use just like
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExactly the same as something else.
When to use it
Neutral to informal; the clause use is spoken rather than formal.
Memory tip
Just here means exactly, not only, so 'just like you' means precisely like you.
Easily confused with
just like vs just as
just like vs alike
Common pairings
just like me
just like that
just like always
looks just like
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Synonyms
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exactly like
the same as
identical to
Rhymes for just like
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What is the difference between just like and just as?
Traditionally, like introduces a noun and as introduces a clause with its own verb: 'just like his father' but 'just as his father did'. In careful writing keep that split; in speech 'just like I said' is extremely common and perfectly understood.
What does 'that's just like you' mean?
It means the behaviour is exactly what one would expect from that person. Tone decides everything: it can be affectionate teasing or a pointed criticism.
Is 'just like that' the same as 'suddenly'?
Close, but it adds ease as well as speed. 'Just like that' suggests something happened with surprisingly little effort or ceremony, often snapped with the fingers for effect.
What is the meaning of just like?
"just like" (preposition) means exactly the same as, or in exactly the same way as; used to draw a close comparison.
