liked
word · lemma: like
/ˈɫaɪkt/
lykt
/lˈaɪkt/
lykt
Definition
This is the past tense of 'like'. It means that you enjoyed something or someone before, or that something was pleasing to you in the past.
Usage & Nuances
Use 'liked' for completed actions or feelings in the past. Common errors: don't use it for ongoing present liking. 'Liked' can refer to things, people, activities. In questions or negatives, use 'Did you like...?' and not 'Did you liked...?'
Spanish: gustado - me gustó - le gustabaPortuguese (BR): gostou - gostavaPortuguese (PT): gostou - gostavaChinese (Simplified): 喜欢过 - 喜欢了Chinese (Traditional): 喜歡過 - 喜歡了Hindi: पसंद कियाArabic: أحببتBengali: পছন্দ করেছিলাম - ভালো লেগেছিলRussian: понравился - понравилась - понравилось - понравилисьJapanese: 好きだったVietnamese: đã thíchKorean: 좋아했다Turkish: beğendi - sevdiUrdu: پسند کیاIndonesian: suka - menyukai (lampau)
Example Sentences
I liked the movie we watched last night.
basic
She liked her birthday present.
basic
We liked the food at that restaurant.
basic
I never liked math when I was in school.
natural
They really liked your idea for the project.
natural
He liked hanging out with friends after work.
natural