What part of speech is alike?

"Alike" can be two different parts of speech, depending on its function in a sentence:

1. Adjective: When describing a noun, "alike" is an adjective.

* Example: The twins look alike.

2. Adverb: When modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb, "alike" is an adverb.

* Example: The twins dress alike. (modifying the verb "dress")

* Example: They have very alike personalities. (modifying the adjective "alike")

Let me know if you have a specific sentence in mind and I can help you determine which part of speech "alike" is in that context!