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Uses of " LIKE "

Date: Sep 26 2007

Author: marksimz

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'Like' can be used as a verb or as a preposition. There are a number of common questions with 'like' that are easy to confuse.

What's he like? - 'What … like?' is used to ask about a person's or object's character and is general in nature.
What does he like? - This use of the verb 'like' is for general preferences. 'Like' as a verb is generally followed by the 'ing' form of the verb (I like playing tennis).
What does she look like? - 'Like' is used as a preposition to express physical appearance. In this case, 'like' can also mean 'similar to' if you are making a comparison to other people.
What would you like to drink? - Another common use of 'like' is in 'would like' to express wishes. Note that 'would like' is followed by the infinite form of the verb NOT the '-ing' form.

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AmpherJai

Thailand

arielo

Azerbaijan

Hello Kalacs…

You can use "Like" of following ways:

Transitive Verb:

He likes the sport

I like the theater

She likes the T.V

I would like a coffee (with would or should)

Intransitive Verb:

You can come if you like

Adjective:

Of like minds

Preposition:

I want a job like yours

She's like her mother

It looks like gold

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Arielo

kalacs

Hungary

Can anybody help me In connection with "like"!?When people speak,especially native speakers they use the word "like" between thoughts.Is it the same as "and"?

Kalacs