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likes

The correct spelling is likes.

How to pronounce likes

noun

IPA: /laɪks/

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The correct spelling is likes. (usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers). For example: "Tell me your likes and dislikes."

Usage Examples

Tell me your likes and dislikes.

I like hamburgers.

I like to go to the dentist every six months.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
  2. 2.An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet.
  3. 3.(sometimes as the likes of') Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.
  4. 4.The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side.

verb

  1. 1.To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
  2. 2.To please.
  3. 3.To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.
  4. 4.To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity.
  5. 5.To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).

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