to like
like
laɪk
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to like
01

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting 

Transitive: to like sb/sth
to like definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
like
3rd person singular
likes
Present participle
liking
Past simple
liked
Past participle
liked
Examples
He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed. 
1.1

to show support for or interest in a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button 

Transitive: to like a social media content
to like definition and meaning
Examples
He liked her tweet on Twitter. 
02

to express one's desire or want for something 

Examples
Design your website with whatever layout you like. 
2.1

to wish for or want something, especially used with would or should as a polite formula 

Transitive: to like to do sth
to like definition and meaning
Examples
He would like to speak with the manager. 
2.2

to prefer something or to prefer something done in a certain way 

Complex Transitive: to like sth [adj]
Examples
I like my coffee black, without any sugar or cream. 
03

to be suitable or agreeable to someone or something 

Transitive: to like sth
Examples
He likes spicy food, but his stomach doesn't like it. 
01

used to indicate that something or someone shares the same qualities or features to another 

like definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Examples
He fights like a lion, fierce and brave. 
02

used to provide an example 

like definition and meaning
Examples
She studies subjects like math, science, and history. 
03

used in a question asking for a description of someone or something 

04

used to indicate a typical characteristic or quality of someone or something 

Examples
It’s just like you to make a joke in a serious situation. 
05

used to indicate the manner or way of doing something 

Examples
What were you thinking leaving without saying goodbye like that. 
Like
01

something by which a person can show their interest in or approval of a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button 

like definition and meaning

What is a "like"?

A like refers to an expression of approval, enjoyment, or interest in something. It is commonly used on social media platforms to show that someone appreciates or enjoys a post, photo, or comment. When someone clicks the "like" button, they are indicating that they approve of or find the content appealing.

02

a kind of person 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
likes
03

a similar kind 

04

a set of things one enjoys or has a tendency for 

Examples
His likes include playing guitar, hiking, and reading science fiction. 
01

identical or nearly the same in appearance, characteristics, etc. 

like definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most like
Comparative
more like
gradable
Examples
Jenny and her sister have like personalities; they both enjoy outdoor activities and have a cheerful demeanor. 
02

equal in amount or value 

03

suggesting similarities in qualities or appearance 

Examples
The dress she wore was elegant and ladylike. 
04

conforming in every respect 

01

used as a filler word or hesitation marker 

Examples
I was, like, so nervous before the exam. 
02

used as a filler in conversation, often to add emphasis, provide examples, or express approximation 

Examples
It's, like, really hard to explain what happened. 
01

used to introduce a comparison or analogy between two things, indicating similarity or resemblance 

Examples
She dances like her mother does. 
02

as if, used to describe the way something is done 

Examples
He defended his argument like he was in a courtroom facing a jury. 
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