Cristian O.o
what's the difference between AS and LIKE? When Can I use it ? I like to know when Can I use LIKE or AS and why?
Sep 10, 2008 4:20 PM
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It is used when you want to compare. Like is not followed by verb but as is. You are doing as I do. You are like me.
September 10, 2008
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A comparison using like or as is called a simile. here;'s an interesting page about similes and metaphors (which also compare things).
http://www.newi.ac.uk/englishresources/workunits/ks3/langmedia/all/simandmet1.html
Here's another on similes alone:
http://www.saidwhat.co.uk/spoon/similes.php
Ciao, ~_~. Maidhc
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