as and like

as and like

Similarity

We can use like or as to say that things are similar.

You look like your sister. (NOT ... as your sister.)
He ran like the wind. It's like a dream.
She's dressed just like me.

He's good at some subjects, like mathematics (NOT ., . as mathematics.)
In mountainous countries, like Switzerland, . . .

Nobody knows her as I do.
We often drink tea with the meal, as they do in China.
In 1939, as in 1914, everybody wanted war.
On Friday, as on Tuesday, the meeting will be at 8.30.

Nobody loves you like I do.

Function

He worked as a waiter for two years. (NOT . . . like a waiter.)
Please don't use your plate as an ashtray