"Like" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Like is a preposition that is used to indicate a similarity or resemblance between two people, things, or ideas. It can also be used to express consent, approval, or agreement. For example:
She's a great singer, like her mother. (Here, "like" is used to indicate a comparison.)
Do you like the movie? (Here, "like" is used to ask for approval or opinion.)
I like the idea. (Here, "like" is used to express agreement.)
In informal contexts, "like" is often used as a conversational filler word to fill pauses or add a relaxed tone to a sentence, especially among young people or in casual spoken language. However, this usage is generally considered nonstandard or even grammatically incorrect in formal writing or in some dialects.
Lihir is a small island in Papua New Guinea. The name "Lihir" is derived from the local Tok Pisin language and means "turn back". The island is famous for its gold mining industry, and its gold and silver mining activities have resulted in significant environmental and social impacts on the island and its people.