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like vs prefer

prefer vs like

like is a noun but prefer is not a noun.

like is an adjective but prefer is not an adjective.

like and prefer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
like Yes Yes Yes No
prefer No No Yes No
As verbs, prefer is a hyponym of like; that is, prefer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than like:
  • like: find enjoyable or agreeable
  • prefer: like better; value more highly
Other hyponyms of like include cotton, care for, enjoy, love.
like (noun) prefer (noun)
a kind of person
a similar kind
like (adjective) prefer (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) prefer (verb)
feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard select as an alternative over another
to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something like better; value more highly
be fond of promote over another
find enjoyable or agreeable give preference to one creditor over another
want to have
Difference between like and prefer

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