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‘Like' and 'as' - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break English Show 1.05
Nov 17, 2023
The podcast discusses the different uses of 'like' and 'as' in English, including comparisons, verbs of sensing, and giving examples. It explains the difference between 'like' and 'as' in terms of similarity and function. It also explores the various uses of 'as' and 'like' in English, such as indicating simultaneous actions, giving examples, and describing a job or function.
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Quick takeaways
- 'Like' plus a noun is used to compare two real things, while 'like' followed by a subject and verb compares something real to something imaginary.
- 'As' is used to describe the job or function of something, and can also mean 'because' and 'while/during'.
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Comparisons using like and as
We use both like and as to make comparisons. Like plus a noun is used to compare two real things, such as 'She's like my mother'. Like can also be followed by a subject and a verb to compare something real to something not real or imaginary, as in 'You look like you've seen a ghost'. As if can be used instead of like. We can also use as plus an adjective or adverb to compare things, like 'I can run as fast as you'.
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