like
US
/laɪk/
UK
/laɪk/
Meaning
To enjoy something or feel that someone or something is pleasant or appealing.
पसंद करना; किसी चीज़ या व्यक्ति को अच्छा या सुखद महसूस करना।
Examples
“I like reading on the train because it makes the journey feel shorter.”
“My parents like this quiet restaurant for its friendly staff.”
“Her liking for outdoor activities grew after she moved near the hills.”
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Not natural: I like very much this movie.
Better: I like this movie very much.
Put the object after like; very much usually comes after the object.
Like के बाद object रखें; very much आमतौर पर object के बाद आता है।
Not natural: I like to swimming in the morning.
Better: I like swimming in the morning.
After like, use a verb ending in -ing or to followed by the verb's base form.
Like के बाद verb में -ing लगाएँ, या to के बाद verb का मूल रूप रखें।
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Learner tip
Use like + -ing or like + to + base verb for enjoyment; both are often correct, but not like to swimming.
किसी काम को पसंद करने के लिए like के बाद -ing वाला verb या to + मूल verb लगाएँ; like to swimming गलत है।