like-minded
like-minded — adjective
1. having the same opinions, interests, or goals as someone else, which often creat
having the same opinions, interests, or goals as someone else, which often creates a sense of connection or shared purpose
The conference brought together like-minded people who all wanted to protect local forests.
attributive use before nouns like 'people'
Aiko joined a like-minded group of photographers who explore the city at dawn.
collocation: like-minded group
Online forums help like-minded students from different countries exchange ideas.
After moving to Berlin, Ravi searched for like-minded friends who shared his love of jazz.
The workshop created a space where like-minded artists could share their work freely.
- kindred
more literary; often found in the fixed phrase 'kindred spirit' to suggest a deeper emotional connection
- compatible
broader meaning; focuses on ease of working together, not necessarily on shared opinions
- sympathetic
used to describe someone who supports a particular view, but may not hold it themselves
文法句型
like-minded + noun
be + like-minded
用法筆記
Typically used before a noun (like-minded people, like-minded group) or after 'be' with a plural subject to describe a set of people ('They are like-minded'). The shared viewpoint or interest is often spelled out in a following relative clause or participial phrase.