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What is another word for Like It Or Not? – 149 Like It Or Not Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inevitably necessarily obviously clearly evidently apparently manifestly patently indisputably undeniably unquestionably undebatably irrefutably inescapably ineluctably unavoidably inexorably naturally normally usually typically characteristically predictably foreseeably obviously tangibly palpably noticeably visibly recognizably appreciably perceptibly discernibly overtly blatantly conspicuously remarkably notably markedly distinctly obviously clearly lucidly transparently

    Meaning of Like It Or Not

    The primary meaning of "Like It Or Not" is that something is inevitable or unavoidable, regardless of one's feelings or preferences.

    Definitions

    • The phrase "Like It Or Not" is used to convey that a situation or fact is unavoidable, and one must accept it whether they like it or not.
    • * It is often used to express resignation or acceptance of a circumstance that may be unpleasant or undesirable.

    Etymology of Like It Or Not

    The phrase "Like It Or Not" has its roots in everyday language, with "like" coming from Old English "lician," meaning "to please," and "or" from Old English "or," used to indicate a choice.
    The phrase is thought to have originated in the mid-20th century as a colloquial expression to acknowledge the inevitability of a situation.

    Example Uses

    • You're going to have to pay your taxes, like it or not, so you might as well do it on time.
    • * The new policy is going to be implemented, like it or not, so we need to adapt to the changes.
    • * Whether you like it or not, the decision has been made, and we must move forward.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    avoidably optionally voluntarily deliberately intentionally willfully consciously deliberately knowingly purposefully intentionally by choice electively selectively discretely freely willingly voluntarily optionally avoidably escapably evitably preventably mitigably modifiably alterably changeably reversibly flexibly

    Related Nouns

    reality fact situation circumstance condition state factuality inevitability unavoidability necessity obligation requirement need demand compulsion coercion force pressure influence circumstance event occurrence happening incident experience

    Related Verbs

    accept acknowledge recognize admit concede allow permit tolerate endure suffer bear abide acquiesce comply cooperate submit yield succumb resign reconcile adjust adapt

    Related Adjectives

    inevitable unavoidable necessary obligatory required compulsory forced coercive pressing influential circumstantial factual real actual genuine authentic undeniable indisputable inescapable ineluctable inexorable obvious apparent evident manifest patent clear transparent lucid