American English
/laɪk̚/
One syllable.
to enjoy something or prefer it to other choices
Practice out loudto enjoy something or prefer it to other choices
I like this quiet coffee shop.
She likes cooking for friends.
Put the person first and the thing after it.
really like · like something a lot · like best
[person] + like(s) + noun
[person] + like(s) + verb-ing
used with would to say politely that you want something or want to do something
I would like a window seat.
Would you like to join us?
Use would like for a polite request or offer. It sounds softer than want.
would like to know · would like to ask
[person] + would like + noun
[person] + would like + to + verb
similar to a person or thing in appearance, behavior, or character
That jacket looks like mine.
He's like his older brother.
Here, like means “similar to,” not “enjoy.”
just like · sound like · feel like
[subject] + be + like + noun/pronoun
[subject] + look + like + noun
used to give examples of people or things in a larger group
We sell fruit like apples and pears.
Countries like Canada have cold winters.
things like · people like · places like
noun + like + noun
things + like + noun
to want something politely
I would like some tea.
to want to do something
I feel like watching a movie.
to have a similar appearance to someone or something
You look like your sister.
Drop the final e before -ing.