Like vs. Scorn — What's the Difference?

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.

A feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something

Having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to

Feel or express contempt or disdain for

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

Contempt or disdain felt toward a person or object considered despicable or unworthy

Such as; for example

The expression of such an attitude in behavior or speech; derision

In the same way that; as

The state of being despised or dishonored

As though; as if

(Archaic) One spoken of or treated with contempt.

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

To consider or treat as contemptible or unworthy

The things one likes or prefers

To reject or refuse with derision

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

To consider or reject (doing something) as beneath one's dignity

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

(transitive) To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.

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

(transitive) To reject, turn down.

In the manner of

(transitive) To refuse to do something, as beneath oneself.

Find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory

(intransitive) To scoff, to express contempt.

Wish for; want

(uncountable) Contempt or disdain.

To find pleasant or attractive; enjoy

(countable) A display of disdain; a slight.

To want to have

(countable) An object of disdain, contempt, or derision.

To prefer

Extreme and lofty contempt; haughty disregard; that disdain which springs from the opinion of the utter meanness and unworthiness of an object.

To feel about; regard

An act or expression of extreme contempt.

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

An object of extreme disdain, contempt, or derision.

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

To hold in extreme contempt; to reject as unworthy of regard; to despise; to contemn; to disdain.

(Archaic) To be pleasing to.

To treat with extreme contempt; to make the object of insult; to mock; to scoff at; to deride.

To have an inclination or a preference

To scoff; to mock; to show contumely, derision, or reproach; to act disdainfully.

(Scots) To be pleased.

Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike;

Something that is liked; a preference

Open disrespect for a person or thing

One similar to or like another. Used with the

Look down on with disdain;

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

Reject with contempt;

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;