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Use of "Like"

by The AJ » Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:28 am
Hi,
Manhattan SC 5th edition says "The GMAT used to claim that "like" simply meant "similar to" and could not introduce examples. However, the exam writers have moderated this hardline position in published explanations."
So, can we use such as and like interchangeably now or the old rule stands ?
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by Bill@VeritasPrep » Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:12 pm
As a general rule, use "like" to compare nouns and "as" to compare events and actions.

Kobe played like Michael Jordan.

Kobe won three titles in a row, as Michael Jordan had before him.
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