Overview of noun liking

The noun liking has 1 sense

• liking -- (a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment; "I've always had a liking for reading"; "she developed a liking for gin")

Overview of verb like

The verb like has 5 senses

• wish, care, like -- (prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?")


• like -- (find enjoyable or agreeable; "I like jogging"; "She likes to read Russian novels")


• like -- (be fond of; "I like my nephews")


• like -- (feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard; "How did you like the President's speech last night?")


• like -- (want to have; "I'd like a beer now!")