AS and LIKE

t AS

- sb/sth is that thing, or has that function

- = the same as and it is collocated before a subject+ verb or a past participle

- = because

- after some verbs including describe and regard

- in comparisons, with adjectives and adverbs

- = for example

- with expression the same…as

- in the phrases:

            Ÿ as far as I know (I think it’s true but I don’t know all the facts)

            Ÿ as far as I’m concerned (this is my personal opinion)

            Ÿ as far as I can see/tell (this is what I’ve noticed or understood)

t LIKE

- = similar to

- = for example