The word "liked" is the past tense of the verb "like," which means to have a positive feeling or appreciation for someone or something. When you say you "liked" something, it indicates that you enjoyed it, found it pleasant, or had a favorable opinion of it.
The word "like" originates from the Old English "lician," which means "to please." This term evolved over time and was influenced by similar words in other Germanic languages. The transformation from "lician" to "like" reflects changes in pronunciation and usage throughout centuries.