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"everybody like" or "everybody likes"?

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everybody like

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • everyone likes
  • all like
  • each person likes
  • each one likes
  • every person likes

everybody likes

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'everybody likes' when referring to the general preference or approval of a group of people. 'Likes' is the correct singular form of the verb to match the singular pronoun 'everybody.'

Examples:

  • Everybody likes ice cream.
  • Everybody likes to go to the beach.
  • Everybody likes a good movie.
  • Everybody likes to be appreciated.
  • Everybody likes a good laugh.
The correct phrase is 'everybody likes.' In this case, 'everybody' is considered a singular pronoun, so it should be followed by the singular form of the verb 'like.' 'Everybody like' is incorrect because it uses the plural form of the verb with a singular subject.

Last Updated: March 26, 2024

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