like

UK
/laɪk/
US
/laɪk/

Translations

likepreposition
likeverb
liked
Past Simple
liked
Past Participle
liking
Gerund
likeconjunction
UK
/laɪk/
US
/laɪk/
likenoun
likes
pl
UK
/laɪk/
US
/laɪk/
likeadjective
liker
Comp.
likest
Super.
UK
/laɪk/
US
/laɪk/

Definitions

likepreposition
Used to indicate similarity or comparison.
She sings like a professional singer.
Similar to.
I'm not like other girls.
Typical of.
It's not like Mark to be so rude.
likeverb
To find something enjoyable or satisfactory.
I like going to the beach during the summer.
To show approval or support for something on social media by clicking a button.
She liked my photo on Instagram.
Enjoy or love.
Kids like videogames.
likeconjunction
Used to introduce a comparison or similarity between two things.
She sings like an angel.
In the same way as.
Just like you said: I got fired.
As if.
Why are you acting like we are enemies?
Something similar to something else.
It's going to be a social media the likes of which have never been seen before.
likenoun
A preference or fondness for something.
She has a strong like for classical music.
An instance of indicating approval or enjoyment of something, especially on social media.
The post received over a hundred likes within an hour.
likeadjective
Having similar qualities or characteristics.
The two sisters have like interests in music and art.
Resembling or similar to something.
The texture of the fabric is like silk.