liking vs preference
preference vs likingliking and preference both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| liking | Yes | No | No | No |
| preference | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
preference is a hyponym of
liking; that is, preference is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
liking:
- liking: a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
- preference: a strong liking
Other hyponyms of liking include
fancy, fondness, partiality, captivation, enchantment, enthrallment, fascination, penchant, predilection, taste, mysophilia, inclination, friendliness, approval, admiration, esteem.
| liking (noun) | preference (noun) |
|---|---|
| a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment | grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties) |
| the right or chance to choose | |
| a predisposition in favor of something | |
| a strong liking |
Words related to "liking"
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