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As If vs. Like

'As if' and 'like' are used to talk about similarities. In this lesson, we will learn their similarities and differences.

"As If" vs. "Like" in the English grammar

What Is Their Main Difference?

Yes. 'As if' and 'like' are interchangeable when they are used to compare the way an action is done to another action.

Similarities

Parts of Speech

'As if' and 'like' are conjunctions. They are classified as subordinating conjunctions. Have a look:

It doesn’t look as if the situation will change.

She was angry like a dragon.

Talking about similarity

We use 'as if' and 'like' to talk about how an action is done similarly to another. Have a look:

It looks as if it may snow.

It looks like it may snow.

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