like

UK
/laɪk/
US
/laɪk/
likepreposition
Definitions
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
liked
Past Simple
liked
Past Participle
liking
ing-form
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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
UK
/laɪk/
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/laɪk/
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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
likes
pl
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/laɪk/
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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
liker
Comp.
likest
Super.
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/laɪk/
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/laɪk/
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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.