liken
Discover LIKEN and its versatile usage!
liken
liken is a versatile word that can add depth to your vocabulary.
ℹ️ Part of speech
liken is a VERB.
🗣️ Pronunciation
liken is pronounced /ˈlaɪ.kən/ or LY-kehn.
📚️ Definition
liken means to compare or point out the similarities between two things. Example: I liken her laugh to a babbling brook.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of liken in usage:
The poet likened the beauty of his daughter's eyes to the sparkly stars in the night sky.
In his speech, the politician likened the economic crisis to a storm that would eventually pass.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz
Test yourself!
liken most nearly means
(A) to compare
(B) to separate
(C) to connect
(D) to analyze
(E) to criticize
And one more:
In which of the following statements is the verb liken used correctly?
(A) She likened the movie to a roller coaster ride.
(B) He likened up all the spilt milk.
(C) They will liken to a conclusion soon.
(D) I can't liken the taste of this dish.
(E) The teacher asked us to liken our essays.
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💁🏼 Tips!
The verb liken is often followed by the preposition "to" when comparing two things. For example, "I liken this experience to a roller coaster ride."
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
A, to compare.
A, She likened the movie to a roller coaster ride.