LIKE vs AS
It took a while for the new employee to be accepted ____ one of the team.
*as* (after accept)
He was known ___ the best lawyer in New York.
*as* (after be known)
I would describe that painting ____ modern art.
*as* (after describe)
___ the problem became more serious, everyone got worried.
*as* (because)
You're late ___ usual.
*as* (fixed expression)
___ always, Nick was the first to complain.
*as* (fixed expression)
___ you know, it's my birthday next week.
*as* (fixed expression)
I spend most of my life in my car ___ a taxi driver.
*as* (for jobs)
I enjoy water sports, such ____ surfing and water-skiing.
*as* (such as = for example)
I enjoy water sports, ____ surfing and water-skiing.
*like* (for example)
His daughter looks ____ her mother.
*like* (similar to)
It's raining again. I hate weather ____ this.
*like* (similar to)
That noise sounds ____ a baby crying.
*like* (similar to)
What a beautiful house! It's ____ a palace.
*like* (similar to)
Sandra is a teacher ____ me.
*like* (the same as)
