Like example sentences
Related (10): enjoy, prefer, love, similar, resemble, comparable, alike, appreciate, dislike, unlike
"Like" Example Sentences
Common Phrases
- like it or not
- would like to
- like a fish out of water
- like clockwork
- like a ton of bricks
- like there's no tomorrow
- like a broken record
- like a dream come true
- like pulling teeth
- like a moth to a flame
- like two peas in a pod
- like a kid in a candy store
Examples by Level
A1
- I like apples.
- Do you like pizza?
A2
- She likes to read books in the morning before work.
- What's your sister like — is she funny?
B1
- I like the way he thinks, even when I disagree with him.
- It's like she wasn't even there, the way everyone ignored her.
B2
- I've never liked people who pretend to be something they're not.
- The whole situation felt like a disaster waiting to happen, and nobody wanted to admit it.
C1
- There's something I like about the way she frames difficult conversations — direct without being cruel.
- It was like watching someone slowly come to terms with a truth they'd been avoiding for years.
C2
- She'd always liked the people who could sit comfortably in silence, the ones who didn't need to fill every gap with noise.
- The way he moved through the room was like watching someone who'd made peace with taking up space.
Examples by Scenario
🏠 Everyday Life
- My neighbor's dog is like a furry alarm clock — goes off at six every morning.
- I like mornings when I don't have to rush, but those are rare.
💼 Workplace
- She's like the person everyone goes to when they need something done right.
- I don't like how the new system works, but I'm getting used to it.
📊 Business
- Customers like products that solve problems they didn't know they had.
- The market research shows people like brands they can trust, even if they cost more.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
- I like this jacket, but the price tag is making me hesitate.
- Do you like the blue one or the black one better?
✈️ Travel
- I like traveling solo because I can go at my own pace.
- The hotel was nice, but it felt like a chain — nothing like the local places.
📚 Education
- Most students like teachers who actually care about whether they understand the material.
- She's like the teacher everyone remembers years later.
❤️ Relationships
- I like him, but I'm scared of what that means right now.
- The way he listens — like you're the only person in the room — that's what made me fall.
📰 News / Politics
- Voters like candidates who seem authentic, even when they disagree on policy.
- The media coverage was like a circus — all noise, no substance.
💻 Technology
- I like how this app works, but the privacy settings are confusing.
- It's like the algorithm knows what I want before I do.
📝 Formal Writing
- Research indicates that consumers like products with transparent sourcing information.
- The study found that participants like interfaces designed with accessibility in mind.