Real Dictionary

-like
-like combines with nouns to form adjectives which describe something as being similar to the thing referred to by the noun.

-like in American English
like, characteristic of, suitable for
suffix: a suffixal use of like1 in the formation of adjectives ( childlike; lifelike), sometimes hyphenated

-like in British English
suffix forming adjectives: resembling or similar to

like in American English 1
having almost or exactly the same qualities, characteristics, etc.; similar; equal
adjective: of the same form, appearance, kind, character, amount, etc

like in American English 2
to please
intransitive verb: to feel inclined; wish
transitive verb: to take pleasure in; find agreeable or congenial

like in British English 1
adjective: similar; resembling
adverb
preposition: similar to; similarly to; in the manner of

like in British English 2
noun: a favourable feeling, desire, preference, etc (esp in the phrase likes and dislikes)
verb: to find (something) enjoyable or agreeable or find it enjoyable or agreeable (to do something)

like noun uses and phrases
uncountable noun: You can use like in expressions such as like attracts like, when you are referring to two or more people or things that have the same or similar characteristics.

like preposition and conjunction uses
preposition: If you say that one person or thing is like another, you mean that they share some of the same qualities or features.

like verb uses
If you ask someone how they like something, you are asking them for their opinion of it and whether they enjoy it or find it pleasant.
If you like something or someone, you think they are interesting, enjoyable, or attractive.