Ilk ( noun , adverb )

(As a noun)

Ilk ( noun )

1. A group or kind of people or things having similar characteristics.
2. A type or class of people or things.

Origin:

Old english ylcan ilcan, from the germanic base of the same.

Examples:

1. The ilk of her father, she was a strong-willed person.
2. He was not the ilk to give up easily.
3. The ilk of cars he drove were luxury sports cars.
4. There are many ilks of fish in the ocean.
5. The ilk of books she read were mysteries and thrillers.

(As an adverb)

Ilk ( adverb )

1. A group or kind of people or things having similar characteristics.
2. A type or class of people or things.

Origin:

Old english ylcan ilcan, from the germanic base of the same.

Examples:

1. The ilk of her father, she was a strong-willed person.
2. He was not the ilk to give up easily.
3. The ilk of cars he drove were luxury sports cars.
4. There are many ilks of fish in the ocean.
5. The ilk of books she read were mysteries and thrillers.