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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'.

Introduction

2min

Comparisons with 'like'

4min

Usage of 'like' and 'as' to give examples

2min

The Difference Between 'as' and 'like'

2min

Exploring the Usage of 'As' for Simultaneous Actions and its Distinction from 'Like'

3min

We are now halfway through The Coffee Break English Show series! In this episode we talk about when to use the words ‘like’ and ‘as’ and provide some useful examples to help you remember them. By the end of this episode you will know and exactly when to use 'like' and 'as'.

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