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liken

The correct spelling is liken.

How to pronounce liken

/ˈlaɪkən/
verb

IPA: /ˈlaɪkən/

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The correct spelling is liken. (followed by to or unto) To compare; to state that (something) is like (something else). For example: "The physics teacher likened the effect of mass on space to an indentation in a sheet of rubber."

Usage Examples

The physics teacher likened the effect of mass on space to an indentation in a sheet of rubber.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.(followed by to or unto) To compare; to state that (something) is like (something else).

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