lookalikes
|look-a-likes|
B2
/ˈlʊkəˌlaɪks/
(lookalike)
resemblance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lookalike' originates from the English words 'look' and 'alike', where 'look' meant 'to see' and 'alike' meant 'similar'.
Historical Evolution
'lookalike' was formed by combining 'look' and 'alike' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who looks similar', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that closely resembles another, especially someone who looks very similar to a famous person.
The actor's lookalike was often mistaken for him in public.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 04:51