liking
beginnerA2/ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/ · lik-ing
A feeling of preference or fondness for someone or something.
Meanings
A feeling of preference or fondness for someone or something.
کسی چیز یا شخص کے لئے پسندیدگی یا شوق کا احساس۔
پسند
pasand
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- show a liking for
- gain someone's liking
- express a liking
Example Sentences
She has a liking for classical music.
اس کو کلاسیکل موسیقی پسند ہے.
Us ko classical moseeqi pasand hai.
His liking for sports has made him very active.
کھیلوں کے لیے اس کی پسند نے اسے بہت متحرک بنایا ہے.
Khelon ke liye is ki pasand ne use bohat mutaharik banaya hai.
The child's liking for animals is evident.
بچے کی جانوروں کے لیے پسند واضح ہے.
Bachay ki janwaron ke liye pasand wazeh hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'liking' as 'liking it' to remember positive feelings.
Imagine someone giving a thumbs up to something they enjoy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دل سے جو بات نکلتی ہے، اثر رکھتی ہے، پر نہیں، طاقتِ پرواز مگر رکھتی ہے۔
Dil se jo baat nikalti hai, asar rakhti hai, Par nahi, taqat-e-parwaz magar rakhti hai.
The words that come from the heart have an effect, However, they also possess the power of flight.
— Allama Iqbal, Bang-e-Dra
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلا تاثر ہی آخری ہوتا ہے
Pehla t اثر hi aakhri hota hai
The first impression is often the last impression.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lician" — to please
First known use: 14th century
The term 'liking' originated from Old English, evolving through Middle English before entering Modern English as a way to express fondness or preference.