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1. Meaning 1 · noun

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

   “Tell me your likes and dislikes.”

2. Meaning 2 · noun

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

3. Meaning 3 · verb

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

   “I like hamburgers.”

4. Meaning 4 · verb

   To please.

5. Meaning 5 · verb

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

6. Meaning 6 · verb

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

   “I like to go to the dentist every six months.”

7. Meaning 7 · verb

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

8. Meaning 8 · verb

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

   “He liked to have been too late.”

9. Meaning 9 · verb

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

   “I really like Sandra but don't know how to tell her.”

10. Meaning 10 · verb

    To liken; to compare.

11. Meaning 11 · verb

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

    “I can't stand Bloggs' tomato ketchup, but I liked it on Facebook so I could enter a competition.”

12. Meaning 12 · verb

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

    “We could go to the museum if you like.”

How this word is used

• Everyday “Tell me your likes and dislikes.”
• Everyday “I like hamburgers.”
• General “I like to go to the dentist every six months.”
• General “He liked to have been too late.”
• General “I really like Sandra but don't know how to tell her.”
• General “I can't stand Bloggs' tomato ketchup, but I liked it on Facebook so I could enter a competition.”
• General “We could go to the museum if you like.”

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