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they liked vs they like

Both "they liked" and "they like" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "They liked" is written in the past tense, indicating that a group of people enjoyed something in the past. On the other hand, "they like" is written in the present tense, indicating that a group of people currently enjoy something.

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they liked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that a group of people enjoyed something in the past.

Use "they liked" when referring to a group of people who enjoyed something in the past. It is the past tense form of the verb "like."

Examples:

They liked the movie we watched last night.
They liked the food at the restaurant.
They liked the book I recommended.
They liked the music at the party.
They liked the gift I gave them.

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They Liked You Better When You Were Dead is the debut EP from British rock band Fightstar, released on 28 February 2005 through Sandwich Leg Records.
They Liked You Better When You Weren't in Busted. By Musicality on January 12, 2015. Format: Audio CD. From teen heart throb in pop rock boyband Busted to ...
Past. I liked you liked he liked we liked you liked they liked ... Imperfect. I liked you liked he liked we liked you liked they liked ...
“They Did What They Liked”: Chevron and Dow on Trial. Madhusree Mukerjee ▫ Fall 2014 Ecuadorian victim of wastewater contamination (Caroline Bennett ...

Alternatives:

They enjoyed
They were fond of
They were pleased with
They were satisfied with
They found pleasure in

they like

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that a group of people currently enjoy something.

Use "they like" when referring to a group of people who currently enjoy something. It is the present tense form of the verb "like."

Examples:

They like ice cream.
They like to go to the beach.
They like playing video games.
They like watching movies.
They like spending time together.

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Headquarters: San Francisco, CA; Description: What They Like provides parents with a variety of media guides and resources for their children. Categories: ...
Nov 22, 2009 ... This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Nov 22, 2009. Music video by Shop Boyz performing They Like Me.
Aug 29, 2009 ... What do they like? (Clip) - Study English as a Second Language. Busy Beavers. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 1,701,7831M. Loading.
Dats what they like. Oh u like that huh. Dats what they like [Verse 1:] Lil nigga big name, big watch, and big chain, Big o big earrings, blang dats what they like

Alternatives:

They enjoy
They are fond of
They have a liking for
They have a preference for
They have an affinity for

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