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"be like" vs "look like"

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khorrami
 
Reply Wed 13 Dec, 2006 06:24 am
Hi. I wonder what is the difference between these two questions? They appeared in a book designed to teach English: American Headway 3, page 111, describing a person.

What is she like?
What does she look like?

THANK YOU in advance.
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Phoenix32890
 
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Reply Wed 13 Dec, 2006 06:29 am
Quote:
What is she like?



What kind of person is she?


What does she look like?

What is her appearance?


And yes, English IS a peculiar language! Very Happy
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Phoenix32890
 
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Reply Wed 13 Dec, 2006 06:32 am
Quote:
What is she like?



What kind of person is she?

(For instance- She is bright, witty kind, and understanding. She loves good literature, and tends to enjoy being with one or two people, rather than in a crowd.)

Quote:

What does she look like?


What is her appearance?

(For instance- She is 5'6", of medium build, with long brown hair, that she usually wears tied back. She usually walks very quickly, and often is holding a book that she is reading.)




And yes, English IS a peculiar language! Very Happy
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Phoenix32890
 
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Reply Wed 13 Dec, 2006 06:36 am
Please ignore my first post. Somehow, I really messed things up. What I wanted to tell you is in my second post.
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gustavratzenhofer
 
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Reply Wed 13 Dec, 2006 07:43 am
You're making things worse by the minute, Phoenix. I suggest you go sit in the corner. I'll take over now.
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Phoenix32890
 
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Reply Wed 13 Dec, 2006 07:45 am
gustavratzenhofer wrote:
You're making things worse by the minute, Phoenix. I suggest you go sit in the corner. I'll take over now.


Only if you sit there with me! :wink: Laughing
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gustavratzenhofer
 
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Reply Wed 13 Dec, 2006 07:49 am
Be right over.
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