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.

popular

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

appreciated favoured

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

enjoyed was fond of admired esteemed

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.”

enjoyed appreciated favoured was fond of

Opposites

disliked hated loathed

2. adjective

Regarded with affection or approval by others, almost always used with a modifier such as well or widely.

“He was a well-liked colleague.”

popular admired esteemed

Opposites

disliked

How to use liked

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

well-liked liked and shared liked the idea I liked it a lot

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.

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