1
I like climb mountains.
I like climbing mountains.
I like to climb mountains.
When like is followed by another verb, use like + -ing or like + to-infinitive. Both forms are often possible. Do not use the infinitive without to.
Check our grammar lesson on infinitives and gerunds.
See WOULD LIKE
2
On Monday I have to get up early. I don’t like.
On Monday I have to get up early. I don’t like it.
The verb like normally needs an object. Use it when referring to a situation already mentioned: ‘I don’t like it when he is late.’
3
I don’t like people tell me what to do.
I don’t like people to tell me what to do.
I don’t like people telling me what to do.
We can use like + somebody + to-infinitive or like + somebody + -ing: ‘She doesn’t like her children to stay out late.’ ‘She doesn’t like her children staying out late.’
4
My brother is working like an engineer in South Africa.
My brother is working as an engineer in South Africa.
Use as for someone’s real job or role: ‘She works as a doctor.’
Use like to say that two people or things are similar: ‘He runs like a professional athlete.’
Check our grammar lesson on the difference between like and as.