look-alike

or look·a·like

[ look-uh-lahyk ]

noun

1. a person or thing that looks like or closely resembles another; double.
2. a compatible:

   The leading brand of computer was expensive so they bought cheap look-alikes.

3. a pill or capsule that contains nonprescription stimulants, as caffeine and ephedrine, but is made to appear like one containing illegal or prescription stimulants, as amphetamine or biphetamine.

adjective

1. being or characteristic of a look-alike.

Word History and Origins

Origin of look-alike¹

First recorded in 1945–50; noun use of verb phrase look alike

Example Sentences

All the prisoners tease him that they look alike, but he isn't the father.

From The Daily Beast

On the surface, the Grace Kelly look-alike, already famous in her native Australia, has it down.

From The Daily Beast

Through the Look-Alike project, they were finally able to meet each other, and have since become close pals.

From The Daily Beast

“I received a letter from a guy who met [his] look-alike one day on the beach,” Brunelle said of one of his submissions.

From The Daily Beast

They may be any age up to sixty or even sixty-five, but when they are black and naked they all look alike.

From The Daily Beast

"All buck privates look alike to them," added Rose, laughing.

From Project Gutenberg

These twelve pictures of a famous woman flyer all look alike—BUT—two, and only two, are exactly alike.

From Project Gutenberg

To my eyes, girls far more and far oftener look alike now than formerly they did.

From Project Gutenberg

"They all look alike," murmured Clara Eversham, eying helplessly the silver border.

From Project Gutenberg

But I'm afraid all jugs look alike to me; but then, the fact is I'm in the jug business myself.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• carbon copy
• impersonator