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vs., Alike, like, similar, resembling, equal, same, uniform, mutual.

• Examples:
  • Hana like, to do together.
  • Mea like, similar thing, copy.
  • Ola like, living at the same time, contemporaneous; a similar way of living.
  • Nā mea like ʻole, miscellany, assortment.
• Related:
  • hoʻolike Caus/sim.; Same as the more common hoʻohālike; to equalize, make alike, translate.
• References:
  • Cf. ʻālike, hālike, and below.
  • PEP lite.

ʻaʻano, Common, as in math terms; equal or equality, as a mathematical relation of being exactly the same.

• Existing dictionary word, Extended meaning
• Examples:
  • Helu hoʻonui like. Common factor.
  • Helu māhua like. Common multiple.
  • Hoa like. Like term.
  • Lākiō like. Equal ratio, proportional.
  • Like ka papaha o nā mea e loaʻa ana. Equally likely outcomes.
• References:
  • See huinakolu like.