a simple English question (year 3 level)

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if A looks like B,

can I say that "A is like B" or "like B" or "as B"?

which is correct?

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@steelcat,

Mary is like Sue

Mary and Sue are alike.

Mary is as Sue.

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@steelcat,

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can I say that "A is like B"

Yes but doesn't convey the same meaning

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or "like B" or "as B"?

You'll hafta provide entire phrase

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@steelcat,

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if A looks like B,

can I say that "A is like B" or "like B" or "as B"?

which is correct?

1. A is like B (in looks). YES
2. A like B. It's unnatural.
3. A as B. It's unnatural.

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@steelcat,

"A is AS b" is grammatically correct and might have been viewed as good usage 300 years ago but is not good usage today and will immediately alert a listener to the fact that the speaker is not a native speaker.

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@gungasnake,

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"A is AS b" is grammatically correct ...

I may be mistaken, g, but I don't think that was one of the choices.

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@steelcat,

Cat where are you
" ' "like B" or "as B" ' ?" leaves some of us in the dark

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@dalehileman,

You understand, Dale, it just isn't grammatical.

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@JTT,

Yes of course JTT as nothing is entirely anything….

Still I'm puzzled

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@steelcat,

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if A looks like B,

can I say that "A is like B" or "like B" or "as B"?

which is correct?

This is very natural for some languages, steelcat, but not so much for English. However, if the context was fully known, it's possible that someone could respond in that clipped manner.

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@JTT,

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….can I say that "A is like B" or "like B" or "as B"?

So far, "as" apparently means "A is as B" but "like B" is still a mystery for if we apply the same logic you're asking "...can I say that... 'A is like B' or 'A is like B' ? "

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@steelcat,

If you're trying to connote a similarity in terms of how two separate entities look (specifically), as a native English speaker, I'd find it most natural-sounding and clear in terms of meaning to say:

1) A and B resemble each other
2) A and B look alike

I would not find it natural to say: 'A is as B' or readily grasp the fact that you're comparing their outward appearance if you said either that or 'A is like B'.

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@steelcat,

AB

As in A looks like B.

Yeah, having visible abs would be nice.

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@anonymously99,

anonymously99 wrote:

AB

As in A looks like B.

Yeah, having visible abs would be nice.

Yeah!
I used to have a 6 pack.
Now it's in a gunny sack!

And A is a dead ringer for B.

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https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/10177886_10152115177621275_4539861359518574176_n.jpg

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