something like
The phrase "something like" is commonly used in English to express approximation or similarity.
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(common)Used to indicate an estimate or approximation of a quantity or quality.
Example
- They can get something like 20% off on their purchase.
- She’s on page 285 or something like that.
B2General
(common)Used to describe something that bears resemblance or likeness to another thing.
Example
- They want a flower garden something like the ones they saw in England.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "something like":
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