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i like vs i liked

The phrases 'i like' and 'i liked' are both correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I like' is used to express a present preference or enjoyment, while 'I liked' is used to talk about a past preference or enjoyment. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to something in the present or the past.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1171 views

i like

The phrase 'i like' is correct and commonly used in English to express a present preference or enjoyment.

Use 'i like' when you want to express your current preference or enjoyment for something. It is used in the present tense.

Examples:

I like chocolate ice cream.
I like to go for a walk in the park.
I like listening to music in the evening.

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Oohh baby, you know what i like...
Im very energetic person and friendly and i like to meet new people.
On the other side, i like bands like Evanescence or Linking Park.
I would like an Au pair because i like kids and take care.
It's not about what i like.
I lived abroad, i like to know new people.
Every time I see a picture in the newspaper i like, Your name's on it.
I'm open for new experience, i like adventures, so you won't be boring with me...
Log in to Reply by Amedar Consulting Group August 27, 2012 Edit whoah this blog is wonderful i like reading your articles.
Helo i like to add my hotel
Send Free Request Letter to the family I am currently working as aupair in Netherlands and i like to take care of children.
whoah this blog is wonderful i like reading your articles.
I want to be you au pair.I love this job, because i like spent time with children.
i like football... lets talk about it:P
What i like is the music, not if somebody comes from Africa or from French, that's not important.
So my best friend doesn't believe me, And neither does the guy i like.
i like to try this and teach you smth probably
am loving and fun, i like learning new cultures.
i like the fact that you are also using this Google Earth Tool.
I suppose that one of my characteristics that makes me stand out, is that i like to take initiative in every part of life.

Alternatives:

I enjoy
I prefer
I am fond of
I am into
I am keen on

i liked

The phrase 'i liked' is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a past preference or enjoyment.

Use 'i liked' when you want to express that you enjoyed or preferred something in the past. It is used in the past tense.

Examples:

I liked the movie we saw last night.
I liked the food at that restaurant.
I liked playing soccer when I was younger.

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I liked your old office better.
I never said I liked the assignment.
I liked your speech, Stanley.
I liked your book, Professor.
I liked that song Grapple Hound.
I liked him before he started hating you.
I liked it, looking after you and all that.
It's what I liked about you.
I liked it when it was on my desk.
I liked your old lab, but this is something else.
I liked Coach, I really did.
I liked the old Alicia better.
I liked the person I became when we were together.
Our relationship existed in totally separate worlds, and I liked it that way.
But I liked the song we had.
I liked the first one better.
I liked how happy he made her.
I liked this place better when they covered everything - in salt and grease.
I liked it when you called me Dad yesterday.
I liked it there, I want to go back.

Alternatives:

I used to like
I was fond of
I enjoyed
I preferred

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