Like dan unlike (dislike) merupakan dua kata yang saling berlawanan arti. Untuk mengetahui arti dari kata like dan unlike (dislike) kita perlu mengetahui kedudukannya dalam suatu kalimat, apakah sebagai preposisi atau sebagai kata kerja.
Like-unlike
Like-unlike sebagai preposisi.
Contoh:
- Tina was wearing a dress like mine. (like = the same as)
- She looked like a clown. (like = describe personality/characteristic)
- I have many hobbies like swimming, reading comics and listening to music. (like = such as)
Unlike sebagai preposisi
Contoh:
- Tina is unlike Gina, eventhough they are twins. (unlike = isn’t the same as)
- It’s unlike him to be rude. (unlike = describe personality/characteristic)
Like-unlike
Like - unlike sebagai kata kerja.
Contoh:
- I like him very much (like = love)
- Gordon likes playing basketball. (like = enjoy)
Sebagai kata kerja unlike yang lebih sering dikenal dengan dislike berarti tidak menyukai.
Contoh:
- I dislike him very much. (dislike = hate)
- Gordon dislike playing basketball. (dislike = not enjoy)
Sebagai kata kerja like diartikan dengan want.
Contoh:
- I would like a donut please.
- Would you like to help me?
Dalam perkembangannya, untuk mengungkapkan suka atau tidak suka dapat menggunakan beberapa ungkapan, antara lain.
Like
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Unlike/Dislike
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Like
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Unlike/Dislike
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Love
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Hate
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Found of
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Not fond of
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Keen on/ keen about
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Not keen an/ not keen about
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Take pleasure in
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Not take pleasure in
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