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How do you use as or like?
The confusion in using like or as is caused by a lack of understanding of the words' roles. In formal writing, like is used as a preposition, telling where, when or how the noun in the sentence is doing whatever it may be doing. As is used as a conjunction, joining two clauses.
What is the difference between like and as?
"Like" is a preposition that means "similar to". A preposition is a word that positions nouns in relation to one another, i.e. the when, where, and how regarding the noun's role in a sentence: in the house, at home, like him etc. "As" is a conjunction. ... Other conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'so,' etc.
How do you use as in English?
We use as with a noun to refer to the role or purpose of a person or thing:
- I worked as a waiter when I was a student. ...
- The Daily Telegraph appointed Trevor Grove as its Sunday editor.
- Internet shopping is seen as a cheaper alternative to shopping on the high street.
- A sarong is essential holiday gear.
