likes
Translation
likes, preferences
Examples
Tell me about your likes and dislikes.
Tell me about your likes and dislikes.
My photo got a lot of likes.
My photo got a lot of likes.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) likes and dislikes someone's preferences and aversions Tell me about your likes and dislikes.
to get ((number)) likes to receive a number of approvals on social media My photo got a lot of likes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: preferences, favorites; Antonyms: dislikes, aversions
Etymology
Plural of the noun 'like', which comes from the verb 'to like'. The meaning of 'preference' is a nominalisation of the verb.
Memory Tips
Think of the things you would say 'I *like* this' about. Those are your 'likes'. Also, the 'like' button on social media.