like — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

like (/laɪk/)

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🔊 /laɪk/

Meaning

Meaning: enjoy; approve online

To find someone or something pleasant, or to approve of a post online.

Examples

🗣 I really like this song, so I am going to like the video and share it with friends.

Etymology

From Old English ‘lician’ (to please); the social-media sense is modern.

How & Where It’s Used

Classic verb for enjoyment plus a new sense of approving online posts.

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