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UK//fiːl laɪk//US//fil laɪk//

Meaning of Feel like

To experience a specific emotion or desire.

In simple words: to have a particular emotion or desire

Feel like in a sentence

  • I feel like going for a walk today.
  • Do you feel like eating Italian food tonight?
  • She doesn't feel like talking right now.
  • They feel like they've been working too hard.
  • He feels like he needs a vacation.

How to use Feel like

Often used casually to express desires or mood. Less formal than 'wish to' or 'would like to'.

Grammar pattern

feel like + gerund/noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'feeling' that catches your attention, like a 'like' you can't ignore.

Related words

Collocations with Feel like

  • feel like going
  • feel like doing
  • feel like eating
  • feel like talking
  • feel like relaxing

Synonyms for Feel like

Opposites of Feel like

Common mistakes with Feel like

  • Confusing with 'feel as if'
  • Using with a full infinitive instead of gerund
  • Omitting 'like' in some phrases

Compare Feel like with Want, Desire, Wish

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Frequently asked questions about Feel like

What does Feel like mean?

to have a particular emotion or desire

What is the definition of Feel like?

To experience a specific emotion or desire.

How do you use Feel like in a sentence?

I feel like going for a walk today.

Can you give another example of Feel like?

Do you feel like eating Italian food tonight?

What are synonyms for Feel like?

Common alternatives include want, desire, wish, feel inclined to, have a tendency to.

What is the opposite of Feel like?

Opposite meanings include dislike, refuse, avoid.

What words go with Feel like?

It commonly pairs with feel like going, feel like doing, feel like eating, feel like talking, feel like relaxing.

What are common mistakes when using Feel like?

Confusing with 'feel as if' Using with a full infinitive instead of gerund Omitting 'like' in some phrases

How do you pronounce Feel like?

US: //fil laɪk//, UK: //fiːl laɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Feel like?

Often used casually to express desires or mood. Less formal than 'wish to' or 'would like to'.