like

This very common word in English is used to express a person’s preferences:

When using "like" as a verb, make sure there is an object or something after it:

• Jim likes his new phone. (The word "phone" serves as an object in this sentence.)
• Sarah liked the movie she saw last night.
• A: Do you like this car?
• B: Yes, I like. (No! You need an object after the verb in this sentence.)
• B: Yes, I like it. (Good!)

The word "like" expresses romantic interests:

• She really likes him.
• He really likes her.
• They like each other a lot.

They like each other.

You can use "like" when describing an idea or an impression, or when making comparisons.

• She seems like a nice person.
• That looks like fun.
• This sounds like the Beatles.
• This tastes like chocolate.

In the next set of sentences, the word "like" is followed by a clause (subject + verb):

• That looks like it would be fun.
• It seems like they didn’t have a good time.
• This hamburger tastes like it wasn’t cooked long enough.

The word "like" is often used with the modal verb "would" when making choices and decisions:

• What would you like to do today?
• She would like to visit China in the future.
• They’d like to see a movie. (They’d = They would)
• I’d like to lose a little weight. (I’d = I would)

For more examples of how to use the word "like, click here. There are also a few links to videos on that page that explain how to use "like."

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July 13, 2014