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to like

to like

∞ 1.0
To enjoy a person or thing
  • verb
  • /laɪk/
: gustar
  • Many students like the new science teacher because she makes the lessons fun.
  • really like
  • like to play
  • like to read

As long as you like me, I'm OK.

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Examples

  • This guy really likes to drag things out.

  • But you do like me, though, right?

  • Well, I do like watching your ass move when we dance.

  • Where do they most like to learn and where do they most like to share?

    Academic text (2011)
  • So how many of you people like math classes?

  • As long as you like me, I'm OK.

  • That's how they like it.

  • The ladies seem to like the continentaI touch.

  • The students interviewed from the reader-response group generally liked all of the activities and reported finding them useful.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Great Aunt Biddy gives 100 bucks to whichever kid she likes the most during her visit.

Synonyms

to love
vsto like
∞ 1.0

To feel strong affection and great pleasure for someone or something

is milder, indicating general fondness rather than deep attachment
to enjoy
vsto like
∞ 1.0

To feel happy because of something you do or see

also covers general approval and feeling fond of people or things
to prefer
vsto like
∞ 1.3

To like or want one thing more than another

refers to general liking rather than a comparative choice
to admire
vsto like
621 1.6

To feel respect and pleasure when you look at someone or something

focuses on simple fondness rather than respect or high esteem
to care for
vsto like
398 1.9

Like a person or want something

is more general, covering approval as well as personal affection
to adore
vsto like
258 2.4

Love someone or something very much

is less intense, suggesting simple approval or fondness
to fancy
vsto like
  • UK
79 3.2

To want something, often for a short time

is steadier and not limited to brief or spontaneous feelings
to likey
vsto like
  • Baby Talk
2 9.9

To enjoy something, often said by children

is the neutral, common word used in normal speech

Antonyms

195 1.0

To not like someone or something strongly

80 2.9

To think something is wrong or bad and show it

43 3.5

To feel a very strong dislike for someone or something

Idioms

∞ 3.5

Close in type or number to something mentioned

A thing like the one just mentioned

349 2.4

A little similar to something you know

just like that
  • Informal
199 4.2

Happens suddenly without warning or effort

like hell
  • NSFW
98 7.9

Happening very quickly, with great effort or very strongly

like crazy
  • Informal
93 7.8

With a lot of energy and very quickly

84 3.5

Things or people similar to those just mentioned

like a man
  • Informal
74 7.2

Acting with courage and responsibility when facing a problem

like a dream
  • Informal
51 4.9

Very well and smoothly, as if perfect

like clockwork
  • Informal
32 3.6

Happens at the same time without problems

like hell
  • NSFW
24 9.8

Said to show that you do not believe or accept something

22 5.6

A phrase people say to agree with a plan

like a pro
  • Informal
18 5.5

In a way that shows a lot of skill

like mad
  • Informal
13 8.1

Act very quickly and with great effort

To be embarrassed and silly because of something you did

12 4.6

People treat you as if you were a king or queen with great care

To act happy and without worry like a child

10 3.0

To become known by many people very quickly

10 8.2

Do something with very great energy or speed

like a champ
  • Informal
10 8.0

In a way that shows great skill, confidence, and keeps trying when things are hard

9 6.9

A lot of people suddenly fall ill or collapse

like a zombie
  • Informal
9 8.4

Moving slowly and not fully aware because you are very tired

8 3.4

Spend a lot of time doing hard, tiring tasks

like the devil
  • Informal
8 8.2

Very quickly and with great energy

out like a light
  • Informal
7 7.3

To fall asleep or become unconscious very quickly

To keep saying the same complaint again and again until people get annoyed

6 7.1

Be full of energy and very happy

like a banshee
  • Informal
6 9.3

In a very loud and out of control way like someone crying or shouting

like gangbusters
  • Informal
6 8.1

Very quickly and with great success

6 3.9

Give someone very special care and attention like a king or queen

5 8.4

To be very sick and miserable

to eat like a pig
  • Offensive
5 7.8

To eat in a very messy and greedy way

To be very healthy, happy, and full of energy

like a ninja
  • Informal
4 8.2

To move very quietly and with skill so no one notices

4 4.7

Very quickly and with great force

To feel a sudden strong shock or surprise

4 6.7

Fall or fail very quickly and completely

4 6.8

To move with light, graceful steps like a butterfly

3 6.8

To light and use many cigarettes every day

3 4.8

Try very hard for some time

3 6.1

Receive very special care and small luxuries

Very excited and happy because there are many things to choose from

like a shot
  • Informal
3 6.0

Very quickly and without hesitation

To become strong again after serious damage or trouble

3 6.1

To appear in a good way after a problem

3 7.6

Act with very strong, urgent energy and full focus

3 7.4

To do something with great energy and effort

Seem very attractive and stylish

hung like a horse
  • Offensive
2 9.9

A man with a very large penis

treated like a dog
  • Offensive
2 8.1

To behave badly towards someone and show no respect

2 4.6

To tremble a lot because you are afraid, nervous, or cold

2 7.7

To say something that hurts someone suddenly and sharply

Phrasal Verbs

∞ 1.3

To have a similar appearance to someone or something

∞ 1.0

Exactly in the same way as someone or something else

to be like
  • Informal
∞ 8.6

Show what someone says or thinks in informal speech

572 3.0

To want to do or have something

To seem comfortable and welcome, like in your own home

to act like a jerk
  • Offensive
14 8.4

To behave rudely or meanly toward other people

5 8.4

Treat someone unfairly or hurt them, often when they trust you

Behave rudely and selfishly and annoy other people

9.6

Behave in a very childish way as an adult

to act like a simp
  • Offensive
9.9

To do too much to please someone you like to get their attention or approval

9.9

Behave in a dishonest or rude way that makes other people feel uncomfortable

9.9

To pretend to be tough or street-smart when you are not

9.9

Behave loudly and show off street clothes and a tough attitude

Compounds

245 4.1

Other things or people that are alike

A deep daze when a person is unaware of what is happening

2 4.1

Like a city with busy streets and tall buildings

1 6.5

So tight that it does not let something move, like a strong grip

1 3.8

It looks and feels like smooth clear glass

1 3.7

Soft and wobbly with a thick, partly solid feel

Very large and grand like a big church

1 4.4

Looking or moving like hot melted rock that flows

1 3.6

Long and rounded like a small tube

1 3.8

Round and flat like a circle

1 3.4

Looks, sounds, or moves like a bee

1 5.0

Thin, evenly spaced parts that stick out in a row like small teeth

1 5.0

Having dry, bumpy skin like a lizard or snake

1 3.4

Flat and round like a pancake

1 3.7

A soft, smooth, thick texture like a sweet dessert cream

1 4.9

Soft and thick like a stuffed toy

1 4.0

A smooth, shiny surface that glows softly in light

1 4.2

Like a small village with a friendly community

1 5.9

Shaped like a small, sharp knife with a pointed end

1 6.4

Long and thin with a sharp edge like a chisel

1 7.1

A very thin, light cloth that is almost see-through

1 4.5

Extremely hot, like the inside of an oven

1 6.0

Moving or shaped like a tool that makes holes

1 4.2

Having the feel and look of soft body parts like skin or muscle

1 3.6

Having a round, hollow shape like a small ball

1 4.1

Having the color, taste or look of a cherry

lung-like
  • Specialized
1 6.7

Having parts that work like breathing organs to let a creature take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide

1 4.0

Showing strong feeling like a bright fire

Very thin and sharply pointed like a small knife

1 4.4

Shaped like a band that goes around something

A clear, musical bird sound like a small bell

reptile-like
  • Offensive
1 8.2

Not showing emotion and acting as if they do not care

1 3.7

Very thin, soft, and easy to tear like paper used for cleaning

1 7.4

Feels light and soft, like a fluffy cake

1 6.8

Shaped like a rudder, it helps steer in water

bell-like call
  • Texting
3.7

A short bell sound on a phone or app that signals a message

Dengoid-like symptoms
  • Specialized
8.8

Symptoms like those of dengue fever, such as high fever, rash and muscle pain

A very loud, high cry that sounds like someone in great fear or pain

9.6

A very strong angry feeling that makes someone act violently and destroy things

A drink like tea that uses herbs or flowers instead of tea leaves

An attractive, confident style that is a little playful and tempting

How Fond

to adore
258 2.4
to love
∞ 1.0
to like
∞ 1.0
to enjoy
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

like infinitive
liked past
liked past participle
liking present participle
likes third person singular

Etymology

Like as a verb meaning to enjoy or approve also comes from the old English lician 'to please'. That is why to like a person or thing is to feel pleasure or approval for them.