like vs as
Hi!

Are these explanations correct about the sentences?

He's acting as a doctor.
(He works as a doctor)

He's acting like a doctor.
(He is not a doctor)

You're my father, so act as such.
(He really is my father)

You're not my father, so stop acting like such.
(He is not my father, but he is acting like one)

Thanks! :)

Question

like vs as
Hi!

Are these explanations correct about the sentences?

He's acting as a doctor.
(He works as a doctor)

He's acting like a doctor.
(He is not a doctor)

You're my father, so act as such.
(He really is my father)

You're not my father, so stop acting like such.
(He is not my father, but he is acting like one)

Thanks! :)

Answer

Yes, your explanations are correct!

Answer

He's acting as a doctor.
- This implies that he's not normally a doctor, and but is one in this instance.

He's acting like a doctor.
- He's not a doctor, but his behaviour is like one.

You're my father, so act as such.
- This sentence implies that the father has not been acting like one.

Your last sentence is fine.