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likingA feeling of regard or fondness for something or someone; a preference or taste.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A feeling of regard or fondness for something or someone; a preference or taste.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 좋아함, 애호

Korean pronunciation: 라이-킹 (강세: 라)

Example Sentences

  • My cat has taken a liking to sleeping in my laundry basket.
  • The new employee quickly developed a liking for coffee breaks.
  • This spicy dish might not be to everyone's liking.

liking

NOUN

//ˈlaɪkɪŋ//

A feeling of regard or fondness for something or someone; a preference or taste.

liking concept
💡 Concept

A feeling of regard or fondness for something or someone; a preference or taste.

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🎵 Rhyme

Her liking grows while hiking, capturing moments truly striking!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootlike
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Old English 'līcian' meaning 'to please' or 'to be suitable.' Interestingly, it shares the same Germanic root as the word 'like' (similar), reflecting the ancient idea that we tend to be pleased by things similar to ourselves.

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🎵Rhyme

strikinghikingspiking

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat has taken a liking to sleeping in my laundry basket.

😄 Fun example

The new employee quickly developed a liking for coffee breaks.

This spicy dish might not be to everyone's liking.

She has a strong liking for classical music and opera.

My grandmother took an immediate liking to my new boyfriend.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

fondnesspreferenceaffectiontasteinclination

Antonyms

dislikeaversion