01 Word definition

liken

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is LIKEN a word?

Yes. LIKEN is a 5-letter verb. consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LIKEN?

L-I-K-E-N

LIKEN contains 5 letters, begins with L, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

    “We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans”
Synonyms
compareequate
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends11points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LIKEN spelled?

L1I2K3E4N5
Starts withLIKFirst 3 letters
Ends withKENLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About LIKEN.

How do you spell LIKEN?

LIKEN is spelled L-I-K-E-N. It contains 5 letters.