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Like vs. As or As If
Like is probably the least-understood preposition. It’s used to compare one thing to another. It means similar to or for example.
Examples:
This flower looks like a daisy.
This tastes more like lemonade than iced tea.
You look like your father.
I’m good at water sports like skiing and sailing.
As and as if are conjunctions used before clauses. (Remember: a clause has a subject and a verb.)
Examples:
He worked hard as he knew he should.
You look as if you’ve seen a ghost.
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