liking

noun

lik·​ing ˈlī-kiŋ How to pronounce liking (audio)
: favorable regard : fondness, taste
had a greater liking for lawE. M. Coulter
took a liking to the newcomer

Examples of liking in a Sentence

I have a liking for dark chocolate.
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Flip it: Once the bacon starts to curl and brown, flip it and continue cooking the bacon, turning regularly, until the pieces are crisped to your liking. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025 Bake until browned to your liking, about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025 Adjust the portions to your liking and season with salt and pepper to taste. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 13 Jan. 2025 Barr's resignation as board vice president paves the way for Trump to replace him with a Republican board member more to the liking of the banking industry. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for liking 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of liking was in the 14th century

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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liking. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

liking

noun
lik·​ing
ˈlī-kiŋ
: a being pleased with someone or something : fondness, taste

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