👍like

verb, preposition
/laɪk/

Meaning

To find something agreeable or enjoyable; similar to.
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for

Example Sentences

I really like chocolate ice cream.

I like reading books in my free time.

Example Expressions

like father, like son

Synonyms

enjoy, prefer, love, admire, appreciate, fancy
Entry 1
enjoy, prefer, love, admire, appreciate
Entry 2
enjoy, love, prefer, fancy, appreciate

Antonyms

dislike, hate, detest, loathe
Entry 1
dislike, hate, detest
Entry 2
dislike, hate, detest, loathe

Collocations

like doing, like to, just like, feel like, like music, like food, like people, like movies, like books
Entry 1
like doing, like to, just like, feel like
Entry 2
like music, like food, like people, like movies, like books

More Example Sentences

I like action movies.

I like thriller movies.

I don't like horror movies.

I couldn't dislike it more.

I would like to be a doctor.

I would like to be a teacher.

I would like to be an engineer.

I like my job. It is enjoyable and I get to help people.

I hate my job. It is boring and I don't get to do what I like.

I don't like my job. It is stressful and I don't get to spend time with family.