regard vs like

regard and like both are nouns.

regard is not an adjective while like is an adjective.

regard and like both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
regard	Yes	No	Yes	No
like	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, like is a hyponym of regard; that is, like is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than regard:

regard: deem to be
like: feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard

Other hyponyms of regard include expect, receive, reconsider, reconsider, include, consider, call, relativise, relativize, identify, favor, favour, abstract, reify, idealise, idealize, deem, hold, take for, view as, esteem, prise, prize, respect, value, disesteem, disrespect, make, capitalise, capitalize, appreciate, prize, treasure, value.

regard (noun)	like (noun)
a long fixed look	a kind of person
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point	a similar kind
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
an attitude of admiration or esteem
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
a feeling of friendship and esteem
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

regard (adjective)	like (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

regard (verb)	like (verb)
deem to be	feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
look at attentively	to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something
connect closely and often incriminatingly	be fond of
	find enjoyable or agreeable
	want to have

Difference between regard and like

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