USAGE OF THE WORDS

‘AS’ AND ‘LIKE’

Why knowing the difference between the
two is Important?
■ Well, As and Like are used interchangeably by English Learners
which is totally incorrect; the sentences may seem correct when
using them synonymously, however grammatically there are not.
So it’s important to differentiate between them. Have you ever
encountered a situation where you were stuck and did not which
to choose between As and Like.
Let’s make comparisons using As
■ Structure: as + adjective + as and as much as
■ We often use this structure for comparing two things:
■ Examples:
– He’s not as tall as his brother.
– My cat is not as trained as hers.
– I’m not as bad at playing football as he is
■ You can use it in the expression ‘the same as’:
■ Examples:
– Your shirt’s color is the same as mine.
– Your school’s curriculum is the same as mine.
 Let’s make comparison using ‘Like’
■Structure: Like+noun
■Like can also be used to compare things but only when they are
similar!
■Examples:
–She’s like a sister to me.
–My mobile phone is like a friend to me.
–He’s behaving like a nerd.
■Using ‘Like’ to compare things with the verbs of the senses.
■Examples:
–His looks are similar to his brother.
–The carpet feels like cotton.
–His bathroom smells like a sewer.
 More on ‘As’ usage
■ Structure: as if/as though + clause
■ Using the above structure to compare real with imaginary situations.
– He talks about the economy so confidently as if he has a professional.
– He boasts about himself as though he has a prolific career.
– She gives input on everything as if her suggestions matter.
■ Giving examples :
– Try to make a habit of eating healthy meals like fruits, vegetables
rather the processed food which is not very wholesome.
– Why don’t you try sports like Fencing and Polo that are less popular
across the globe.