likes
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/laɪks/
(like)
enjoyable similarity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'like' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'lician,' where 'lician' meant 'to please.'
Historical Evolution
'lician' transformed into the Middle English word 'liken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'like.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to please or be pleasing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to find agreeable or enjoyable.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
preferences or things that one enjoys.
His likes include hiking and photography.
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Verb 1
to find something agreeable or enjoyable.
She likes to read books in her free time.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 20:44