Likes

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third person singular present of like, meaning to find agreeable. Also refers to approval indicators on social media.

“He likes to read mystery novels before bed.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/laɪks/

Related Words

Synonyms

enjoysprefersapproves

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Plural/present form with S ending and vowels I and E.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, extends 'LIKE' or can form new words.

Words Related to Likes

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “likes” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bikes dikes hikes lakes liked liken liker liles limes lines lites lives mikes pikes sikes tikes yikes

Words you can make from Likes

Shorter words formed from the letters in “likes”.

elks ilks isle lies like silk

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