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lookalike

|look/a/like|

B2

/ˈlʊkəˌlaɪk/

resemblance

Etymology
Etymology Information

'lookalike' originates from English, combining 'look' and 'alike', where 'look' meant 'to see' and 'alike' meant 'similar'.

Historical Evolution

'lookalike' evolved from the combination of 'look' and 'alike' in English, maintaining its meaning of resemblance.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'someone who looks similar to another', 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.

The actor hired a lookalike to attend the event in his place.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35