liked
7 synonyms and 3 antonyms for liked, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Past tense and past participle of like: to have found someone or something pleasant, enjoyable or agreeable.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
Past tense and past participle of like: to have found someone or something pleasant, enjoyable or agreeable.
“I liked the film more than I expected to.”
Opposites
How to use liked
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
The social media sense is now fully standard and takes a direct object: he liked the post. Being liked is milder praise than being loved or admired.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between "I liked" and "I have liked"?
I liked describes a finished experience at a specific past time: I liked the book you lent me. I have liked links it to now and often means something is still true: I have liked jazz since I was a teenager.
Does someone know if you liked and then unliked their post?
On most platforms the notification is removed when you unlike quickly, but if the person has already opened the notification they will have seen it. Behaviour varies by app and by how fast you undo it.