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Meaning of likes
noun
- (usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers). Example: Tell me your likes and dislikes.
- An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet.
verb
- To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of. Example: I like hamburgers.
- To please.
- To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.
- To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity. Example: I like to go to the dentist every six months.
- To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
noun
- (sometimes as the likes of') Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort. Example: It was something the likes of which I had never seen before.
- The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side. Example: to play the like
verb
- To be likely.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.