As and Like differences

[Nicklexoxo]

Good evening everyone!

Today I have a little problem with "As" and "Like". Who could explain me when I should use "as" and where "like".
I wanna see a good, complete answer with any nuances.

Sorry for my bad english. If I have it, tell me it too)

 

[MikeNewYork]

I would rather see you form some sentences with both, and then we will comment.

Who could explain to me when I should use "as" and "like"?
I want to see....

 

[Nicklexoxo]

Em.. I don't have any views about it. Practically always I use "like": Music is like magic, Everybody must be like me. She looks like he and etc. Therefore, I have asked it here) By the way, thanks for correctin' my lasts sentences)

Again, sorry for my bad eng ;D

 

[Rover_KE]

I don't have any views about it. Practically always I use "like": "Music is like magic", "Everybody must be like me", "She looks like him" [STRIKE]and[/STRIKE] etc.

Therefore, I have asked it here. By the way, thanks for correcting my last sentences.

Again, sorry for my bad English. [STRIKE];D[/STRIKE]

Those are correct. Now write some with 'as'.

 

[Nicklexoxo]

"He is very good as writer", "I love animals, as foxes, rabbits and wolves", "I love this forum as a treasure of knowledge in English."

 

[MikeNewYork]

1. He is very good as a writer.
2. I would use "like" there. I love animals like foxes, rabbits, and wolves.
3. Yes.

Here is more:

Grammar Girl : Like Versus As :: Quick and Dirty Tips ?

 

[Rover_KE]

2. I would use "like" there. I love animals like foxes, rabbits, and wolves.

So would I.

Also 'I love animals such as rabbits, cats and gerbils' (I'm not keen on foxes and wolves).

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Rover

 

[Nicklexoxo]

Thanks so much for this site (Grammar Girl). It's a very helpful resource to me. I hope, that I improve this theme soon.