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liking

The correct spelling is liking.

How to pronounce liking

/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

Say it like: Lik-ing

The correct spelling is liking. To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of. For example: "I like hamburgers."

Usage Examples

I like hamburgers.

I like to go to the dentist every six months.

He liked to have been too late.

Meanings

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).

noun

  1. 1.A like; a predilection.
  2. 2.Approval.

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