high_frequency_chunk

UK//aɪ laɪk//US//aɪ laɪk//

Meaning of I like

In simple words: I enjoy or find pleasure in something.

I like in a sentence

  • I like chocolate ice cream.
  • Do you like to read books?
  • She said she likes going to the beach.
  • I really like watching movies on weekends.
  • They like hiking in the mountains.

How to use I like

Used to express enjoyment or preference. It's common in casual and formal contexts. Avoid in overly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

sentence + I like + object

Memory hint

Think of 'like' as in 'life's good' - something you enjoy.

Related words

Collocations with I like

  • I like to eat
  • I like swimming
  • I like going out
  • I like listening to music
  • I like spending time

Synonyms for I like

Common mistakes with I like

  • Confusing with 'I liking' - 'like' does not need 'ing'.
  • Using 'I like to' incorrectly with a noun directly after.
  • Omitting the object - 'I like' should usually be followed by something.

Compare I like with Enjoy, Appreciate, Prefer, Fancy

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Frequently asked questions about I like

What does I like mean?

I enjoy or find pleasure in something.

What is the definition of I like?

Expresses enjoyment or preference for something.

How do you use I like in a sentence?

I like chocolate ice cream.

Can you give another example of I like?

Do you like to read books?

What are synonyms for I like?

Common alternatives include enjoy, appreciate, prefer, delight in, fancy.

What words go with I like?

It commonly pairs with I like to eat, I like swimming, I like going out, I like listening to music, I like spending time.

What are common mistakes when using I like?

Confusing with 'I liking' - 'like' does not need 'ing'. Using 'I like to' incorrectly with a noun directly after. Omitting the object - 'I like' should usually be followed by something.

How do you pronounce I like?

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

When should I use I like?

Used to express enjoyment or preference. It's common in casual and formal contexts. Avoid in overly formal writing.