English Explanatory Dictionary

liking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of like
noun
  1. A like; a predilection.
  2. Approval.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-liking.wav

Word forms

liking likings

Etymology

From Middle English likinge, likinde, likende, likande, licande, from Old English līciende, līciġende, from Proto-Germanic *līkāndz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *līkāną, equivalent to like + -ing.

Synonyms

predilection

Derived words

for one's liking good liking likingness take a liking to to someone's liking
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