Phonetic Breakdown of "liking"
Learn how to break down "liking" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
lik-ing
2 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
L AY1 K IH0 NG
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Definition of "liking"
Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
Verb
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To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.Example: "I like hamburgers."Antonyms: dislike, hate, mislike
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To please.
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To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.
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To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity.Example: "I like to go to the dentist every six months."
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To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
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To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly.Example: "He liked to have been too late."
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To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.Example: "I really like Sandra but don't know how to tell her."Synonyms: enjoy, fancy, loveAntonyms: dislike, hate, mislike
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To liken; to compare.
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To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.Example: "I can't stand Bloggs' tomato ketchup, but I liked it on Facebook so I could enter a competition."Antonyms: unlike
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(with 'would' and in certain other phrases) To want, desire. See also would like.Example: "We could go to the museum if you like."
Verb
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To be likely.
Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
Noun
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A like; a predilection.
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Approval.Example: "goods bought on liking"