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like vs desire

desire vs like

like and desire both are nouns.

like is an adjective but desire is not an adjective.

like and desire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
like Yes Yes Yes No
desire Yes No Yes No
As verbs, desire is a hypernym of like; that is, desire is a word with a broader meaning than like:
  • like: to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something
  • desire: feel or have a desire for; want strongly
Other hypernyms of like include want.
As verbs, desire is a hypernym of like; that is, desire is a word with a broader meaning than like:
  • like: want to have
  • desire: feel or have a desire for; want strongly
Other hypernyms of like include want.
like (noun) desire (noun)
a kind of person an inclination to want things
a similar kind the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
something that is desired
like (adjective) desire (adjective)
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
like (verb) desire (verb)
feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard feel or have a desire for; want strongly
to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something express a desire for
be fond of expect and wish
find enjoyable or agreeable
want to have
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