For liking something:
* பிடிக்கும் (pidikkum) - This is the most common word for "like" and is used to express general liking or preference.
* சிரிப்பு (sirippu) - This means "enjoyment" and can be used to say "I like it" when you are enjoying something.
* நினைப்பு (ninaipu) - This means "thought" or "feeling" and can be used to say "I like it" when you have positive feelings towards something.
For similarity:
* போல (pola) - This means "like" in the sense of being similar to something else.
* மாதிரி (maathiri) - This also means "like" in the sense of being similar to something else.
For comparing:
* எப்படி (eppadi) - This means "how" and can be used to ask "How is it like...?"
* என்ன மாதிரி (enna maathiri) - This means "What kind of" and can be used to ask "What is it like...?"
The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.