Various functions of like.
1. We use like as a verb.
Do you like chocolate milk? is similar to "Do you enjoy chocolate milk?”
A typical answer is “Yes, I do” “Yes, I like” is incorrect.
2. We use like as a preposition, to ask for a general description of someone or something.
What is Wah Wasabi like?
It is interesting. (“It is like interesting”)
What was the weather like?
It was rainy. (It was like rainy)
3. We use like as a phrasal verb in look like, when asking for a physical description of someone or something.
What does he look like?
He’s tall and skinny. (He looks like tall and skinny)
4. We use like as a phrasal verb in feel like (which means “want”), when talking about what we want to do at a particular moment.
Do you feel like going out tonight?
No, I feel like staying at home.
You might listen to Lazy Song by Bruno Mars, he sings "Today I don't feel like doing anything.."
You might listen to Lazy Song by Bruno Mars, he sings "Today I don't feel like doing anything.."
We can also use like to mention an example of someone or something which is similar to what you thought in this topic Wah How to use "Like + Noun"
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ReplyDeleteYou recalled some grammar point which I already forgot.
I like that you show some example from the song that is famous.
I think if you can give example from well-known quote, movie, song, it
will be easier to understand and memorise.
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