liking

[ˈlaɪkɪŋ]

liking Definition

• 1. a feeling of affection or approval; fondness
• 2. the action of liking someone or something
• 3. a preference or taste for something

Using liking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "liking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have a liking for spicy food.

• Example

  She has a liking for classical music.

• Example

  He developed a liking for her over time.

• Example

  The teacher's liking for the student was evident in the way she praised his work.

liking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for liking

• fondness
• affection
• preference
• taste
• love

Antonyms for liking

• dislike
• hatred

Phrases with liking

• take a liking to

  to become fond of someone or something

  Example

  She took a liking to the new employee and decided to mentor her.

• acquire a liking for

  to develop a fondness or taste for something over time

  Example

  He acquired a liking for hiking after going on a few trips with his friends.

• have no liking for

  to dislike or have an aversion to someone or something

  Example

  I have no liking for people who are always late.

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Summary: liking in Brief

The term 'liking' [ˈlaɪkɪŋ] refers to a feeling of affection or approval, a preference or taste for something, or the action of liking someone or something. It is often used in phrases like 'take a liking to' and 'have no liking for.'