LIKE
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //laɪ̯k//
verb
- To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of."I willingly confess that it likes me much better when I find virtue in a fair lodging than when I am bound to seek it in an ill-favoured creature."
- To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of."And therefore it is the best way, if you like of it, to examine these taken from experiments touching the Earth, and then proceed to those of the other kind."
- (with 'would' and in certain other phrases) To want, desire. See also would like."Would you like a cigarette?"
- (Internet, social media, transitive) To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote."I liked my friend's last status on Facebook."
noun
- (chiefly in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers)."Tell me your likes and dislikes."
- (Internet) An individual vote showing support for, approval of, or enjoyment of, something posted on the Internet."Social media is supervisual, and there's nothing more shareable than images, so this is a way to increase shares and likes and follows."
adj
- (archaic or Scotland, Southern US) Likely; probable."But it is like the jolly world about us will scoff at the paradox of these practices."
- (Scotland, Southern US, otherwise archaic, usually with to) inclined (to), prone (to)."He seems like to run from any semblance of hard work."
adv
- (obsolete, colloquial) Likely."DON PEDRO. May be she doth but counterfeit. CLAUDIO. Faith, like enough."
- (archaic or rare) In a like or similar manner."Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'LIKE'?
The word LIKE is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
L1
I1
K5
E1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'LIKE'?
The word LIKE is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
L2
I1
K5
E1
Total: 9 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.