noun
lookalike
LUU-kuh-lyk
Lookalike (noun) means a person or thing that closely resembles another, especially a celebrity or well-known figure. Example: “He hired an Elvis lookalike for the party.”
noun
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A person or thing that closely resembles another, especially a celebrity or well-known figure.
"He hired an Elvis lookalike for the party."
"The two brothers are practically lookalikes."
How to use lookalike
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that looks strikingly similar to someone or something else.
Common pairings
celebrity lookalike
a spitting-image lookalike
lookalike contest
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Word forms
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- lookalikes
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Etymology
A compound of "look" and "alike."
Rhymes for lookalike
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What does “lookalike” mean?
The word “lookalike” means a person or thing that closely resembles another, especially a celebrity or well-known figure. In plain terms, someone or something that looks strikingly similar to someone or something else.
How do you pronounce “lookalike”?
“Lookalike” is pronounced LUU-kuh-lyk (/ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “lookalike” in a sentence?
Here is “lookalike” used in a sentence: “He hired an Elvis lookalike for the party.”
What part of speech is “lookalike”?
“Lookalike” is a noun.
