Word Frequency
ilk1 (ɪlk
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Definitions
noun
- a type; class; sort (esp in the phrase of that, his, her, etc, ilk) ⇒
people of that ilk should not be allowed here
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See of that ilk
Although the use of ilk in the sense of sense 1 is sometimes condemned as being the result of a misunderstanding
of the original Scottish expression of that ilk, it is nevertheless well established and generally acceptable
Word Origin
Old English ilca the same family, same kind; related to Gothic is he, Latin is, Old English gelīc likeSynonyms
View thesaurus entryExample Sentences Including 'ilk'
I realize that Tarantino and his smarty-pants ilk don't care what I think.Globe and Mail (2003)
I would appreciate it if you gave Garanus and his ilk no reason to harm you.TREASON KEEP (2001)
It is now time for neophyte on-ballers of Johncock's ilk to stand up or stand aside.The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)
Now Duffy and his ilk are turning a blind eye to the international recognition the bodhran has achieved for traditional Irish music.Sun, News of the World (2004)
Revenge, whatever form it takes, only condemns us to further karmic retribution of the same ilk or introduces a new karmic debt.Relationships, Astrology, and Karma
Rooney was the light at the end of the tunnel but another ten players of his ilk are needed.Sun, News of the World (2004)
She was also, Marianne reflected, of that ilk of markedly feminine women who allow their men to make the decisions.Out of the Ashes
The food is sometimes described as robust but goat's cheese salads and others of that ilk do appear on the menu too.Country Life (2004)
`This good summoner, like many of his ilk , enjoyed the pleasures of life.A Shrine of Murders
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