like

B1
Pronunciation
/laɪk/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

Synonyms
favorite preference
Antonyms
dislike pet hate pet peeve
Example Sentences
  • Tell me your likes and dislikes.
2 Definition

An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet.

3 Definition

(sometimes as the likes of') Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.

Example Sentences
  • It was something the likes of which I had never seen before.
4 Definition

The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side.

Example Sentences
  • to play the like
Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.

Antonyms
dislike hate mislike
Example Sentences
  • I like hamburgers.
2 Definition

To please.

3 Definition

To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.

4 Definition

To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity.

Example Sentences
  • I like to go to the dentist every six months.
5 Definition

To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).

6 Definition

To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly.

Example Sentences
  • He liked to have been too late.
7 Definition

To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.

Synonyms
enjoy fancy love
Antonyms
dislike hate mislike
Example Sentences
  • I really like Sandra but don't know how to tell her.
8 Definition

To liken; to compare.

9 Definition

To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.

Antonyms
unlike
Example Sentences
  • I can't stand Bloggs' tomato ketchup, but I liked it on Facebook so I could enter a competition.
10 Definition

(with 'would' and in certain other phrases) To want, desire. See also would like.

Example Sentences
  • We could go to the museum if you like.
11 Definition

To be likely.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Similar.

Example Sentences
  • My partner and I have like minds.
2 Definition

Likely; probable.

Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Likely.

2 Definition

In a like or similar manner.

Conjunction
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

As, the way.

2 Definition

As if; as though.

Example Sentences
  • It looks like you've finished the project.
Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Used to place emphasis upon a statement.

Example Sentences
  • Divint ye knaa, like?
Preposition
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Similar to, reminiscent of.

2 Definition

Typical of

Example Sentences
  • It would be just like Achilles to be sulking in his tent.
3 Definition

Approximating

Example Sentences
  • Popcorn costs something like $10 dollars at the movies.
4 Definition

In the manner of, similarly to.

Example Sentences
  • He doesn't act like a president.
5 Definition

Such as

Example Sentences
  • It's for websites like Wikipedia.
6 Definition

As if there would be.

Example Sentences
  • It looks like a hot summer in Europe.