likes
plural of “like” — a similar kind
An inflected form of like · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,742 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,050 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a similar kind also: the like, the likes of dogs, foxes, and the likewe don't want the likes of you around here
- a kind of person also: ilk We'll not see his like againI can't tolerate people of his ilk
likes in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He likes to strut around and talk big.
The Adventures of Prickly Porky · Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess · Chapter 1
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Still, I fancy she likes the idea ...
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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Your toff likes the turmuts or stubbles when poultry is there to be shot.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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He played with those of his own age, and he had likes and dislikes, as was natural.
The Soul of a Child · Edwin Björkman · Chapter 1
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That ridiculous idea occurred to her because she likes my name, and would be delighted to see her daughter Marquise de Tregars.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1