Likes vs. Like — What's the Difference?

To find pleasant or attractive; enjoy

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.

To want to have

Having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to

To prefer

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

To feel about; regard

Such as; for example

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

In the same way that; as

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

As though; as if

(Archaic) To be pleasing to.

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

To have an inclination or a preference

The things one likes or prefers

(Scots) To be pleased.

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

Something that is liked; a preference

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

One similar to or like another. Used with the

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

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

In the manner of

Possessing the characteristics of; resembling closely; similar to

Find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory

In the typical manner of

Wish for; want

In the same way as

To find pleasant or attractive; enjoy

Inclined or disposed to

To want to have

As if the probability exists for

To prefer

Such as; for example

To feel about; regard

Possessing the same or almost the same characteristics; similar

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

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

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

(Informal) Probably; likely

(Archaic) To be pleasing to.

Nearly; approximately

To have an inclination or a preference

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

(Scots) To be pleased.

In the same way that; as

Something that is liked; a preference

As if

One similar to or like another. Used with the

Plural of like

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

First person singular simple present indicative form of like

Possessing the characteristics of; resembling closely; similar to

Third person plural simple present indicative form of like

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;