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(Scotland) Having a definite purpose: having the appearance of being fit for a purpose..
Use purpose-like when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Purpose-like means (Scotland) Having a definite purpose: having the appearance of being fit for a purpose..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use purpose-like where its definition matches the intended context.
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