Like example sentences

Related (10): enjoy, prefer, love, similar, resemble, comparable, alike, appreciate, dislike, unlike

"Like" Example Sentences

  1. I like the way she laughs — it's genuine, you know?
  2. Do you like coffee, or are you more of a tea person?
  3. He's like his father in every way except the temper.
  4. She didn't like what happened at the meeting, but she kept quiet anyway.
  5. They like to pretend everything's fine when it clearly isn't.
  6. I've never liked being the center of attention, honestly.
  7. What's it like living in a city after growing up in the country?
  8. He talks like he knows everything, which gets old fast.
  9. I like him, but I'm not sure I trust him yet.
  10. The way she handled it — like a total professional.
  11. Kids like that stuff, but most adults find it annoying.
  12. Would you like another drink, or are you good?
  13. It felt like the right decision at the time.
  14. I don't like how this conversation is going.
  15. She moves like she's dancing even when she's just walking.
  16. Do they like each other, or is it just convenient?
  17. I like to think I'm a good person, but who really knows?
  18. The whole thing felt like a setup from the beginning.
  19. He's nothing like what I expected when we first met.
  20. I like my job most days, except when I don't.
  21. That's like asking someone to choose between their kids.
  22. She acts like she doesn't care, but she definitely does.
  23. I like the idea of it more than the reality of it.
  24. What's he like when he's not performing for an audience?
  25. I've always liked people who say what they mean.
  26. It's like everyone forgot what actually happened.
  27. Do you like working here, or is it just a paycheck?
  28. The silence between them felt like an accusation.
  29. I like her better when she's not trying so hard.
  30. It was like watching someone slowly disappear.

Common Phrases

  1. like it or not
  2. would like to
  3. like a fish out of water
  4. like clockwork
  5. like a ton of bricks
  6. like there's no tomorrow
  7. like a broken record
  8. like a dream come true
  9. like pulling teeth
  10. like a moth to a flame
  11. like two peas in a pod
  12. like a kid in a candy store

Examples by Level

A1
  1. I like apples.
  2. Do you like pizza?
A2
  1. She likes to read books in the morning before work.
  2. What's your sister like — is she funny?
B1
  1. I like the way he thinks, even when I disagree with him.
  2. It's like she wasn't even there, the way everyone ignored her.
B2
  1. I've never liked people who pretend to be something they're not.
  2. The whole situation felt like a disaster waiting to happen, and nobody wanted to admit it.
C1
  1. There's something I like about the way she frames difficult conversations — direct without being cruel.
  2. It was like watching someone slowly come to terms with a truth they'd been avoiding for years.
C2
  1. She'd always liked the people who could sit comfortably in silence, the ones who didn't need to fill every gap with noise.
  2. The way he moved through the room was like watching someone who'd made peace with taking up space.

Examples by Scenario

🏠 Everyday Life
  1. My neighbor's dog is like a furry alarm clock — goes off at six every morning.
  2. I like mornings when I don't have to rush, but those are rare.
💼 Workplace
  1. She's like the person everyone goes to when they need something done right.
  2. I don't like how the new system works, but I'm getting used to it.
📊 Business
  1. Customers like products that solve problems they didn't know they had.
  2. The market research shows people like brands they can trust, even if they cost more.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
  1. I like this jacket, but the price tag is making me hesitate.
  2. Do you like the blue one or the black one better?
✈️ Travel
  1. I like traveling solo because I can go at my own pace.
  2. The hotel was nice, but it felt like a chain — nothing like the local places.
📚 Education
  1. Most students like teachers who actually care about whether they understand the material.
  2. She's like the teacher everyone remembers years later.
❤️ Relationships
  1. I like him, but I'm scared of what that means right now.
  2. The way he listens — like you're the only person in the room — that's what made me fall.
📰 News / Politics
  1. Voters like candidates who seem authentic, even when they disagree on policy.
  2. The media coverage was like a circus — all noise, no substance.
💻 Technology
  1. I like how this app works, but the privacy settings are confusing.
  2. It's like the algorithm knows what I want before I do.
📝 Formal Writing
  1. Research indicates that consumers like products with transparent sourcing information.
  2. The study found that participants like interfaces designed with accessibility in mind.

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