The difference between "likes" and "interest" is subtle and I'm not sure I will be able to explain it adequately. Thus, this post, so others can add their thoughts.
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"Likes"
Answers.com says:
- To find pleasant or attractive; enjoy.
- Something that is liked; a preference: made a list of his likes and dislikes.
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"Interests"
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- A state of curiosity or concern about or attention to something: an interest in sports.
- Something, such as a quality, subject, or activity, that evokes this mental state: counts the theater among his interests.
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"Dislikes"
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Interest Vs Like
Lately I have been discovering the difference between ... being interested in someone and liking someone.
Interested = wanting to get to know her to make better judgment on the possible relationship.
Like = to know someone, and accept her. To appreciate every little thing she does. To know you can grow in love with this person.
... Yes ... I know ... you can probably come up with different terms, and definitions ... But as for me ... I am discovering that I have been interested in many ppl, but I truly like one person.
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