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did you like it? vs you liked it?

Both phrases are fine/correct; however, they're used in different contexts. 'Did you like it?' is a question in the past tense asking about someone's opinion. 'You liked it?' is a question in the present tense asking about someone's opinion.
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did you like it?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about someone's opinion in the past tense.

This phrase is used to ask someone if they enjoyed or had a positive opinion about something in the past.

Examples:

  • Did you like the movie we watched last night?
  • Did you like the food at the restaurant?
  • Did you like the book I recommended?
  • Did you like the gift I gave you?
  • Did you like the concert you attended?
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Alternatives:

  • How did you like it?
  • Did you enjoy it?
  • What did you think of it?
  • Was it to your liking?
  • Did it meet your expectations?

you liked it?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to confirm someone's opinion in the present tense.

This phrase is used to confirm that someone had a positive opinion about something in the present.

Examples:

  • You liked the movie, didn't you?
  • You liked the food at the restaurant, right?
  • You liked the book I recommended, didn't you?
  • You liked the gift I gave you, didn't you?
  • You liked the concert you attended, right?
  • Jul 10, 2016 ... I'm glad you liked it. The verb, liked, means this sentence would be used after mastication has ended and digestion has begun. These responses ...
  • Nov 8, 2020 ... That is a formally correct grammatical question. In informal speech and writing. You liked it? Is used frequently enough to be acceptable, and ...
  • Oct 15, 2020 ... I'm glad you liked it. The verb, liked, means this sentence would be used after mastication has ended and digestion has begun. These responses ...
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  • Oct 17, 2024 ... Fine, you liked it, my students liked it, so… I blackboarded it again! I really observed a shift of enthusiasm from the students.
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  • Aug 29, 2024 ... How you liked it. My meme art. Be honest about your opinion, please...
  • Jul 6, 2012 ... Can we say: have you liked it? (when, for instance, somebody has just finished eating a cake that we made). Or is it more common to say 'did you like it'?
  • Jun 17, 2024 ... Would have you liked it if bat ponies appeared more? Discussion. If I ...
  • Jul 1, 2015 ... Let me know if you liked it vs. Let me know if you like it. ; u-1. Senior Member · Japanese. Jul 1, 2015 · #1 ; Winstanley808. Banned. English - ...

Alternatives:

  • You enjoy it?
  • You think it's good?
  • You find it appealing?
  • You approve of it?
  • You are a fan of it?

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