American English

How to pronounce liked

verbA1Very common word
LAIKT

/laɪkt̚/

One syllable.

Form of like

Shows that someone enjoyed something or preferred it to other choices; it is also used after have or has.

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Meanings & examples

past form and past participle

Shows that someone enjoyed something or preferred it to other choices; it is also used after have or has.

I liked the movie we saw yesterday.

I've always liked classical music.

Good to know

Liked is used both for the past and after have or has.

Useful expressions

would like

to want something politely

I would like some tea.

look like

to have a similar appearance to someone or something

You look like your sister.

Related words & forms

Drop the final e before -ing.