Definitions
- Used to describe something specific or particular. - Used to introduce an example or a list of things that are similar in nature. - Used to express intensity or degree of something.
- Used to compare two things that are similar in some way. - Used to indicate preference or enjoyment of something. - Used to introduce a quotation or reported speech.
List of Similarities
- 1Both such and like are used to make comparisons.
- 2Both can be used to introduce examples or lists.
- 3Both can be used to express preference or enjoyment.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Such is a determiner, adverb, or preposition, while like is a preposition, verb, or conjunction.
- 2Comparison: Such compares things that are specific or particular, while like compares things that are similar in some way.
- 3Usage: Such is more formal and less common in everyday conversation, while like is more informal and commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Intention: Such emphasizes the degree or intensity of something, while like emphasizes the similarity between two things.
๐
Remember this!
Such and like are both used to make comparisons, but they differ in their function, comparison, usage, intention, and grammar. Such is more formal and emphasizes the degree or intensity of something specific or particular, while like is more informal and emphasizes the similarity between two things. In general, such is less common in everyday conversation than like.
