like that

prep_phrase

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"like-that" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“like that” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as a prep_phrase - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Used adverbially or adjectivally to indicate similitude, similarity, equivalent or comparable quality

Key facts for like that
PropertyValue
Headwordlike that
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechPrep_phrase
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “like that” sits in English frequency

like that falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for like that is 9 letters long, classified as a prep_phrase. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

No misspelling variants are generated for like that in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct English form is like that, spelled L-I-K-E- -T-H-A-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    Used adverbially or adjectivally to indicate similitude, similarity, equivalent or comparable quality
  2. 2
    Used adverbially or adjectivally to indicate similitude, similarity, equivalent or comparable quality
  3. 3
    Used adverbially or adjectivally to indicate similitude, similarity, equivalent or comparable quality
  4. 4
    suddenly; unexpectedly.
  5. 5
    Used to indicate agreement with another speaker's statement.

This word in other languages

así(Español)ainsi(Français)so(Deutsch)assim(Português)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "like that"?
"like that" is spelled L-I-K-E- -T-H-A-T.
What does "like that" mean?
As a prep_phrase, "like that" means: Used adverbially or adjectivally to indicate similitude, similarity, equivalent or comparable quality
What language does "like that" come from?
"like that" is a English word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “like that”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is L-I-K-E- -T-H-A-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list