What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fancy
Example
I fancy a cup of tea right now. [fancy: verb]
Example
She has a fancy for chocolates. [fancy: noun]
Example
He has a fancy car that he loves to show off. [fancy: adjective]
like
Example
I like to read books in my free time. [like: verb]
Example
She likes her new dress. [like: verb]
Example
He looks like his father. [like: preposition]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Like is more commonly used than fancy in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fancy and like?
Fancy is more formal than like, and is often used in more formal contexts such as writing or literature.
