to like
to like
Auxiliary: have
'like' is a regular state verb (liked / liked); 'would like' is a common polite way of saying 'want'.
I like strong coffee in the morning.
I like strong coffee in the morning.
Indicative
Simple Present
I like strong coffee in the morning.
I like strong coffee in the morning.
You like old films more than new ones.
You like old films more than new ones.
He likes to walk by the river.
He likes to walk by the river.
We like quiet evenings at home.
We like quiet evenings at home.
You like the same music as we do.
You like the same music as we do.
They like spicy food a lot.
They like spicy food a lot.
Present Continuous
I am liking this book more with every page.
I am liking this book more with every page.
You are liking your new job, aren't you?
You are liking your new job, aren't you?
He is liking the change of scenery.
He is liking the change of scenery.
We are liking the direction the project is taking.
We are liking the direction the project is taking.
You are liking the course so far.
You are liking the course so far.
They are liking the new arrangement.
They are liking the new arrangement.
Simple Past
I liked the film, but the ending was weak.
I liked the film, but the ending was weak.
You liked her the moment you met.
You liked her the moment you met.
He liked to sit at the back of the class.
He liked to sit at the back of the class.
We liked the hotel and its quiet garden.
We liked the hotel and its quiet garden.
You liked the idea at first.
You liked the idea at first.
They liked the plan and approved it.
They liked the plan and approved it.
Present Perfect
I have always liked the sea.
I have always liked the sea.
You have liked him for years.
You have liked him for years.
She has liked painting since childhood.
She has liked painting since childhood.
We have liked working with your team.
We have liked working with your team.
You have liked every restaurant I chose.
You have liked every restaurant I chose.
They have liked the results so far.
They have liked the results so far.
Past Perfect
I had liked the place before it changed hands.
I had liked the place before it changed hands.
You had liked the plan until you saw the cost.
You had liked the plan until you saw the cost.
He had liked her long before he said anything.
He had liked her long before he said anything.
We had liked the flat, but it was too small.
We had liked the flat, but it was too small.
You had liked the offer at the start.
You had liked the offer at the start.
They had liked the design before the changes.
They had liked the design before the changes.
Future with will
Future
I will like whatever you cook.
I will like whatever you cook.
You will like the surprise, I promise.
You will like the surprise, I promise.
She will like the flowers you chose.
She will like the flowers you chose.
We will like it here once we settle in.
We will like it here once we settle in.
You will like the new teacher.
You will like the new teacher.
They will like the changes we made.
They will like the changes we made.
Conditional
Present Conditional
I would like a glass of water, please.
I would like a glass of water, please.
You would like it there in summer.
You would like it there in summer.
He would like to join us if he could.
He would like to join us if he could.
We would like to thank you all.
We would like to thank you all.
You would like the countryside in spring.
You would like the countryside in spring.
They would like a bit more time.
They would like a bit more time.
Perfect Conditional
I would have liked to come, but I was busy.
I would have liked to come, but I was busy.
You would have liked the concert.
You would have liked the concert.
She would have liked to see you.
She would have liked to see you.
We would have liked a room with a view.
We would have liked a room with a view.
You would have liked the food there.
You would have liked the food there.
They would have liked to stay longer.
They would have liked to stay longer.
Imperative
Imperative
Like it or not, we have to go.
Like it or not, we have to go.
Like the page to support us.
Like the page to support us.
