liking
Americannoun
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preference, inclination, or favor.
to show a liking for privacy.
- Synonyms:
- affection, fondness, partiality, predilection, propensity, leaning
- Antonyms:
- antipathy
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pleasure or taste.
much to his liking.
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the state or feeling of a person who likes.
noun
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the feeling of a person who likes; fondness
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a preference, inclination, or pleasure
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of liking
before 900; Middle English; Old English līcung. See like 2, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Liking black coffee, as opposed to a PSL or frappuccino, is suddenly a measure of one’s caffeine expertise, instead of just a simple drink preference.
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2023
Liking, sharing and commenting about news on open social media platforms is also in decline.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2023
Liking the way things were going, Berhalter did not make his first move until about 15 minutes remained.
From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2022
Liking something, buying it, and showing it off?
From The Verge • Feb. 10, 2022
Liking both girls and boys is the only thing in this scenario Madoc wouldn’t be upset with Vivi about.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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