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Like vs. Scorn — What's the Difference?

Like vs. Scorn — What's the Difference?

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Like

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.

Scorn

A feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something
I do not wish to become the object of scorn

Like

Having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to
She looked nothing like Audrey Hepburn
He used to have a car like mine
They were like brothers

Scorn

Feel or express contempt or disdain for
The minister scorned Labour's attempt to woo voters

Like

Used to draw attention to the nature of an action or event
Why are you talking about me like that?
I apologize for coming over unannounced like this
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Scorn

Contempt or disdain felt toward a person or object considered despicable or unworthy
Viewed his rivals with scorn.

Like

Such as; for example
The cautionary vision of works like Animal Farm and 1984

Scorn

The expression of such an attitude in behavior or speech; derision
Heaped scorn upon his rivals.

Like

In the same way that; as
People who change countries like they change clothes

Scorn

The state of being despised or dishonored
Held in scorn by his rivals.

Like

As though; as if
I felt like I'd been kicked by a camel

Scorn

(Archaic) One spoken of or treated with contempt.

Like

Used with reference to a person or thing of the same kind as another
The quotations could be arranged to put like with like
I know him—him and his like

Scorn

To consider or treat as contemptible or unworthy
An artist who was scorned by conservative critics.

Like

The things one likes or prefers
A wide variety of likes, dislikes, tastes, and income levels

Scorn

To reject or refuse with derision
Scorned their offer of help.

Like

(of a person or thing) having similar qualities or characteristics to another person or thing
I responded in like manner
The grouping of children of like ability together

Scorn

To consider or reject (doing something) as beneath one's dignity
"She disapproved so heartily of Flora's plan that she would have scorned to assist in the concoction of a single oily sentence" (Stella Gibbons).

Like

Used in speech as a meaningless filler or to signify the speaker's uncertainty about an expression just used
There was this funny smell—sort of dusty like

Scorn

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

Like

Used to convey a person's reported attitude or feelings in the form of direct speech (whether or not representing an actual quotation)
So she comes into the room and she's like ‘Where is everybody?’

Scorn

(transitive) To reject, turn down.
He scorned her romantic advances.

Like

In the manner of
Like as a ship with dreadful storm long tossed

Scorn

(transitive) To refuse to do something, as beneath oneself.
She scorned to show weakness.

Like

Find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory
People who don't like reading books
All his classmates liked him
I like to be the centre of attention

Scorn

(intransitive) To scoff, to express contempt.

Like

Wish for; want
I'd like to hire a car
Would you like a cup of coffee?
I'd like you to stay

Scorn

(uncountable) Contempt or disdain.

Like

To find pleasant or attractive; enjoy
Do you like ice cream? I like your style.

Scorn

(countable) A display of disdain; a slight.

Like

To want to have
I would like some coffee.

Scorn

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

Like

To prefer
How would you like your coffee—with sugar or without?.

Scorn

Extreme and lofty contempt; haughty disregard; that disdain which springs from the opinion of the utter meanness and unworthiness of an object.
Scorn at first makes after love the more.
And wandered backward as in scorn,To wait an æon to be born.

Like

To feel about; regard
How do you like these new theater seats?.

Scorn

An act or expression of extreme contempt.
Every sullen frown and bitter scornBut fanned the fuel that too fast did burn.

Like

To believe or predict that (a certain competitor) will win a contest
Which team do you like in tonight's game?.

Scorn

An object of extreme disdain, contempt, or derision.
Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.

Like

To perform well under (a given condition) or using (a given feature)
This car does not like cold weather. The engine does not like enriched fuel.

Scorn

To hold in extreme contempt; to reject as unworthy of regard; to despise; to contemn; to disdain.
I scorn thy meat; 't would choke me.
This my long sufferance, and my day of grace,Those who neglect and scorn shall never taste.
We scorn what is in itself contemptible or disgraceful.

Like

(Archaic) To be pleasing to.

Scorn

To treat with extreme contempt; to make the object of insult; to mock; to scoff at; to deride.
His fellow, that lay by his bed's side,Gan for to laugh, and scorned him full fast.
To taunt and scorn you thus opprobriously.

Like

To have an inclination or a preference
If you like, we can meet you there.

Scorn

To scoff; to mock; to show contumely, derision, or reproach; to act disdainfully.
He said mine eyes were black and my hair black,And, now I am remembered, scorned at me.

Like

(Scots) To be pleased.

Scorn

Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike;
He was held in contempt
The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary

Like

Something that is liked; a preference
Made a list of his likes and dislikes.

Scorn

Open disrespect for a person or thing

Like

One similar to or like another. Used with the
Was subject to coughs, asthma, and the like.

Scorn

Look down on with disdain;
He despises the people he has to work for
The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately

Like

Often likes(Informal) An equivalent or similar person or thing; an equal or match
I've never seen the likes of this before. We'll never see his like again.

Scorn

Reject with contempt;
She spurned his advances

Like

Possessing the characteristics of; resembling closely; similar to
Your house is like mine.

Like

In the typical manner of
It's not like you to take offense.

Like

In the same way as
Lived like royalty.

Like

Inclined or disposed to
Felt like running away.

Like

As if the probability exists for
Looks like a bad year for farmers.

Like

Such as; for example
Saved things like old newspapers and pieces of string.

Like

Possessing the same or almost the same characteristics; similar
On this and like occasions.

Like

In the manner of being; as if. Used as an intensifier of action
Worked like hell.
Ran like crazy.

Like

(Informal) Probably; likely
Like as not she'll change her mind.

Like

Nearly; approximately
The price is more like 1,000 dollars.

Like

(Nonstandard) Used to provide emphasis or to focus attention on something
Let's like talk about this for a minute. It's like so crowded you can't move.

Like

In the same way that; as
To dance like she does requires great discipline.

Like

As if
It looks like we'll finish on time.

Like

To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
I like hamburgers.
I like skiing in winter.
I like the Seattle Mariners this season.

Like

To please.

Like

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

Like

To prefer and maintain (an action) as a regular habit or activity.
I like to go to the dentist every six months.
She likes to keep herself physically fit.
We like to keep one around the office just in case.

Like

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

Like

(archaic) To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly.
He liked to have been too late.

Like

To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.
I really like Sandra but don't know how to tell her.

Like

(obsolete) To liken; to compare.

Like

To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.
I liked my friend's last status on Facebook.
I can't stand Bloggs' tomato ketchup, but I liked it on Facebook so I could enter a competition.

Like

(with 'would' and in certain other phrases) To want, desire. See also would like.
Would you like a cigarette?
We could go to the museum if you like.
I don't like to disturb him when he's working.

Like

To accept as an input.
We were frustrated that our seeming innocent choice for a team name was rejected by the censor. Apparently somewhere in the name is a word that the censor doesn’t like.

Like

To be likely.

Like

Something that a person likes (prefers).
Tell me your likes and dislikes.

Like

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

Like

(sometimes as the likes of) Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.
There were bowls full of sweets, chocolates and the like.
It was something the likes of which I had never seen before.

Like

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

Like

Similar.
My partner and I have like minds.
The two cats were as like as though they had come from the same litter.

Like

Likely; probable.

Like

Inclined (to), prone (to).
He seems like to run from any semblance of hard work.

Like

Likely.

Like

In a like or similar manner.

Like

(colloquial) As, the way.

Like

As if; as though.
It looks like you've finished the project.
It seemed like you didn't care.

Like

Similar to, reminiscent of

Like

Typical of
It would be just like Achilles to be sulking in his tent.

Like

Approximating
Popcorn costs something like $10 dollars at the movies.

Like

In the manner of, similarly to
He doesn't act like a president.

Like

Such as
It's for websites like Wikipedia.

Like

As if there would be
It looks like a hot summer in Europe.

Like

Used to ask for a description or opinion of someone or something
I hear she has a new boyfriend. What's he like?
What's the weather like in Ürümqi today?

Like

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.
'T is as like youAs cherry is to cherry.
Like master, like man.
He giveth snow like wool; he scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes.

Like

Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
More clergymen were impoverished by the late war than ever in the like space before.

Like

Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
But it is like the jolly world about us will scoff at the paradox of these practices.
Many were not easy to be governed, nor like to conform themselves to strict rules.

Like

Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
Had like to have been my utter overthrow.
Ramona had like to have said the literal truth, . . . but recollected herself in time.

Like

That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
He was a man, take him for all in all,I shall not look upon his like again.

Like

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

Like

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

Like

In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
He maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.

Like

In a like or similar manner.
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

Like

Likely; probably.

Like

To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
Cornwall him liked best, therefore he chose there.
I willingly confess that it likes me much better when I find virtue in a fair lodging than when I am bound to seek it in an ill-favored creature.

Like

To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.
He proceeded from looking to liking, and from liking to loving.

Like

To liken; to compare.
Like me to the peasant boys of France.

Like

To be pleased; to choose.
He may either go or stay, as he best likes.

Like

To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
You like well, and bear your years very well.

Like

Prefer or wish to do something;
Do you care to try this dish?
Would you like to come along to the movies?

Like

Find enjoyable or agreeable;
I like jogging
She likes to read Russian novels

Like

Be fond of;
I like my nephews

Like

Feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard;
How did you like the President's speech last night?

Like

Want to have;
I'd like a beer now!

Like

Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination;
Suits of like design
A limited circle of like minds
Members of the cat family have like dispositions
As like as two peas in a pod
Doglike devotion
A dreamlike quality

Like

Equal in amount or value;
Like amounts
Equivalent amounts
The same amount
Gave one six blows and the other a like number
An equal number
The same number

Like

Having the same or similar characteristics;
All politicians are alike
They looked utterly alike
Friends are generaly alike in background and taste

Like

Conforming in every respect;
Boxes with corresponding dimensions
The like period of the preceding year

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