45 Comparisons with Like
Introduction
Like as a verb is used to express things we enjoy and take pleasure in.
The preposition like is used to make a comparison between two similar or identical things or ideas.
Form
A comparison with like usually has this structure:
First clause + like + noun/pronoun + …
Example
- Your house looks like my mother’s house.
- This boy cleans like a robot.
- Those student apartments look like garbage.
Use
We use like to compare two things that are similar or identical.
Summary
The preposition like is used to make a comparison between two similar or identical things or ideas.
The structure is:
First clause + like + noun/pronoun + …
For example:
— “The kitchen smells like flowers.” = Like helps us to compare the smell of the kitchen and flowers.
Let’s revise this content within the {Form} section. Take a look at the {Example} section that shows its use within a context.
Exercises
The exercises are not created yet. If you would like to get involve with their creation, be a contributor.