liking

UK
/ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/
likingnoun
likings
pl
UK
/ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/
Translations
She has a liking for classical music.
У нее есть симпатия к классической музыке.
He has a liking for spicy food.
У него есть предпочтение к острой пище.
Her liking for modern art is well known.
Ее вкус к современному искусству хорошо известен.
Definitions
A feeling of regard or fondness for someone or something.
She has a strong liking for classical music.
A preference or inclination towards something.
He has a liking for spicy food.
likingadjective
more liking
Comp.
most liking
Super.
UK
/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
Archaic present-participial adjective meaning ‘healthy, pleasing’.
Definitions
(archaic) In good health; thriving; healthy.
After months at sea, the sailors returned home in very good liking.
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

liking

Gerund

liked
Past Simple
liked
Past Participle
liking
Gerund
Translations
I like to read books in my free time.
Мне нравится читать книги в свободное время.
She likes to swim in the ocean.
Она любит плавать в океане.
Definitions
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
Definitions
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
Definitions
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
Definitions
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.