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LIKE  /  LOOK LIKE  /  BE LIKE
 


LIKE
can be used as a verb or a preposition,
to talk about tastes and ask for descriptions,
as shown in the table below.
 
    

Function Example

    Verb

   To talk about tastes: what we enjoy or prefer.      ♦ What sport does Peter like?
      He likes football.

    
Preposition

   

  To ask for / give an opinion about appearance.       ♦ What does Peter look like? 
      He is tall, dark and handsome.
      He looks like George Clooney.    
  To ask for / give a general description.    ♦ What is Julie like?
      She is reliable, pleasant and helpful.
      She is like a friend.

   
      (see also: like-as)
 

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