What does ilk mean?
Ilk means (Scotland and Northern England) Very; same..
Ilk
/ɪlk/ · adjective
Meaning
(Scotland and Northern England) Very; same..
Definitions by Sense
- (Scotland and Northern England) Very; same.
- A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.
Example Sentences
By semblaunt, was that ilke image
"Hinkydink” or “Bathhouse John,” or others of that ilk, were proprietors of the most notorious dives in Chicago[…]
The cow is of the bovine ilk; One end is moo, the other, milk.
On the surface, the film is a globe-trotting gross-out caper in which Nobby, who's from a hellish version of the titular Lincolnshire town ("twinned with Chernobyl"), is reunited with his long-lost brother Sebastian (Mark Strong), who has become a spy for the British secret services. That makes him a servant of the powers-that-be that have no time for Nobby and his scrounging ilk.
Synonyms for ilk
Antonyms for ilk
Related Words
Word Forms
- ilke
- ilks
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ilk?
Common synonyms include kind, likes, sort, type.
What is the opposite of ilk?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ilk in a sentence?
By semblaunt, was that ilke image
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