likner

Likner is a term with roots in the Norwegian language, most often encountered as a verb form. It is the present tense, third-person singular form of the verb likne, which means to resemble or to be similar to. In Norwegian prose and speech, likner is used to express similarity between two people, objects, or situations, typically in constructions that compare one thing with another. Because it is a regular present tense form of a common verb, likner appears frequently in texts describing likeness, appearances, or comparisons.

Outside linguistic use, likner may appear as a proper noun in certain contexts, such as a surname or part of place names. However, there is no widely cited organization, brand, or concept known simply as "Likner" in major English-language reference works.

Etymology is not covered here, but likne belongs to the group of verbs meaning "to resemble" in Norwegian, with related forms in other Scandinavian languages.

For related usage, see also likne, the base verb meaning "to resemble."