Fike vs. Like — What's the Difference?

Fike is a surname.

In English, the word like has a very flexible range of uses, ranging from conventional to non-standard. It can be used as a noun, verb, adverb, adjective, preposition, particle, conjunction, hedge, filler, and quotative.

(ambitransitive) To feign; dissemble; flatter.

Having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to

(intransitive) To move about in a quick, uneasy way; be constantly in motion.

Used to draw attention to the nature of an action or event

(transitive) To give trouble to; vex; perplex.

Such as; for example

Restlessness or agitation caused by trifling annoyance.

In the same way that; as

Any trifling peculiarity in regard to work which causes unnecessary trouble; teasing exactness of operation.

As though; as if

(obsolete) A fig.

Used with reference to a person or thing of the same kind as another

A sore place on the foot.

The things one likes or prefers

See Fyke.

(of a person or thing) having similar qualities or characteristics to another person or thing

Used in speech as a meaningless filler or to signify the speaker's uncertainty about an expression just used

Used to convey a person's reported attitude or feelings in the form of direct speech (whether or not representing an actual quotation)

In the manner of

Find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory

Wish for; want

To find pleasant or attractive; enjoy

To want to have

To prefer

To feel about; regard

To believe or predict that (a certain competitor) will win a contest

To perform well under (a given condition) or using (a given feature)

(Archaic) To be pleasing to.

To have an inclination or a preference

(Scots) To be pleased.

Something that is liked; a preference

One similar to or like another. Used with the

Often likes(Informal) An equivalent or similar person or thing; an equal or match

Possessing the characteristics of; resembling closely; similar to

In the typical manner of

In the same way as

Inclined or disposed to

As if the probability exists for

Such as; for example

Possessing the same or almost the same characteristics; similar

In the manner of being; as if. Used as an intensifier of action

(Informal) Probably; likely

Nearly; approximately

(Nonstandard) Used to provide emphasis or to focus attention on something

In the same way that; as

As if

To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.

To please.

(obsolete) To derive pleasure of, by or with someone or something.

To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity.

(obsolete) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).

(archaic) To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly.

To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.

(obsolete) To liken; to compare.

To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.

(with 'would' and in certain other phrases) To want, desire. See also would like.

To accept as an input.

To be likely.

Something that a person likes (prefers).

(internet) An individual vote showing support for, approval of, or enjoyment of, something posted on the Internet.

(sometimes as the likes of) Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.

(golf) The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side.

Similar.

Likely; probable.

Inclined (to), prone (to).

Likely.

In a like or similar manner.

(colloquial) As, the way.

As if; as though.

Similar to, reminiscent of

Typical of

Approximating

In the manner of, similarly to

Such as

As if there would be

Used to ask for a description or opinion of someone or something

Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; - often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.

Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.

Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.

Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.

That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.

A liking; a preference; inclination; - usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.

The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like.

In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.

In a like or similar manner.

Likely; probably.

To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.

To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.

To liken; to compare.

To be pleased; to choose.

To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).

Prefer or wish to do something;

Find enjoyable or agreeable;

Be fond of;

Feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard;

Want to have;

Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination;

Equal in amount or value;

Having the same or similar characteristics;

Conforming in every respect;