To make it easier for a beginner learning English to navigate tenses, time markers are used. These are words that in most cases are used exclusively in 1 tense. Let's consider such markers as the simple adverb of time soon and the compound adverb as soon as. What tense should be used after them, and how are such sentences translated? These are very interesting questions in English philology.
Using as soon as in speech. Examples
The subordinating conjunction as soon as in English refers to time conjunctions, and is translated as the Russian expression - “as soon as” or “no later than.” This service phrase consists of 2 words. The adverb as means a characteristic of a course of action. The adverb soon is translated as “soon”.
In speech, sometimes we cannot do without such expressions when we ask someone to perform an urgent matter, or when we are talking about the actions of a third party.
As soon as he came home, he called her. - He called her as soon as he came home.
Or in first person.
I will go for a walk as soon as I finish my work. - I'll go for a walk as soon as I finish work.
There is also such a turn of phrase as as soon as possible - as quickly as possible. Such a union expresses an even more or more important task that must be completed urgently.
Unions of time
There are sentences where the first part characterizes some condition in the present, and the second event - in the future. And as a union between them appears if, when or as soon as. Which tense should I use: present or future? In complex sentences, a rule always works, which we will talk about in more detail.
In such sentences you can use one of if, as soon as, when. What is the difference between conjunctions that seem to perform the same function: indicate a time frame as a condition of an event? The difference is that their meanings are still different. “If” gives you a choice when answering. The conjunction “after” indicates the order of events, but not specific dates. But as soon as implies immediate fulfillment of the condition.
As soon as we got out of the car, it started raining. - As soon as we got into the car, it started to rain.
The context of the sentence gives a clear idea: it began to rain at the same minute that the people hid in the car, but did not have time to get wet. It is in this context that this compound adverb is used.
Native speakers can easily cope with and often omit the adverbs that define it. But language learners do not immediately understand all the tense rules. For example, how do you understand: after the words “as soon as” (as soon as) what tense should be used - past, present or future when translating a sentence? “I’ll be ready as soon as I deal with this report from yesterday.”
In complex sentences where there is a tense condition, we use the agreement rule. According to this grammatical rule, will is placed after the conjunction, and then the entire sentence is constructed in the simple present tense.
As soon as we get off the train, I will see sister. - As soon as we get off the train, I will see my sister.
The main part here is I will see, this phrase is composed in the future tense. And the subordinate part of the sentence is in the present.
There are times when the wording is used in the past tense. The actions of both the subordinate and main clause occurred in the past. But one of the events happened earlier and served as a condition for the fulfillment of the second. The past simple is used to denote actions that have already completed before the present moment of speech.
As soon as they reached the house Tom called the girl. — As soon as they got to the house, Tom called the girl.
As soon as I came up, they got into a taxi and went away. - As soon as I approached, they got into a taxi and left.
Sometimes I wouldn’t see Dad until I got back from Kingdom Hall on Sundays, but as soon as I ran into the house he’d be telling me what he’d seen the night before. “At times I didn’t see my father until Sunday, when I was returning from church, but as soon as I ran into the house, he began to tell me about what he saw the day before.
All of these examples use the Past simple tense.
The as soon as construction and the perfect tense
But the perfect tense is used to express an action that has already happened up to a clearly indicated time. This must be taken into account when there are doubts about how to translate a sentence with as soon as into English. What time should I use it?
How the Past Perfect is formed is shown in the figure. It schematically depicts all perfect tenses.
Here's an example: As soon as she had got married, she became happier. - As soon as she got married, she immediately became happier.
The construction had got married indicates precisely the Past Perfect tense.
This time can be called pre-past. The perfect tense puts more emphasis on the fact that the action in the subordinate sentence took place before the action of the main part began.
Adverb soon
Another important adverb in speech is soon, which can be interpreted in a sentence in several ways, depending on the context. Russian adverbs soon, early or with readiness- all are translated as soon. These pointer words are sometimes called time markers.
So, soon: what time indicator is this adverb? Soon refers to adverbs of time, and usually indicates that an action will occur in the future. But there is no specification of the date of the event.
The doctor will soon be here. - The doctor will be here soon.
However, the presence of this adverb does not always reflect the future. To use the correct tense, it is better to rely on the context, on the meaning of the expression.
How to create a question with this adverb of time? To construct an interrogative sentence, how is put forward. Then - the adverb, after it all the other parts of the sentence.
How soon can you finish the job? - How quickly can you finish this work?
The adverb soon is a marker of what time?
As already indicated, the adverb soon is used to denote various characteristics of the time of action. And it does not always express the future. What other tenses can be used? Let's figure it out now.
Let's give an example of several compound adverbs with the word soon. What tense in English is expressed by the phrase as soon as not (so likely) - is it the future or the present? The expression The sooner the better (The sooner the better); or the phrase "soon after"? All these nuances of speech need to be memorized first, as it is quite difficult to understand. Let's look at examples:
She found a job soon after graduation. - She found a job after she graduated.
This time is past, and the adverb in this sentence does not mean a possible future, but a short period followed by a certain event. In this case, soon is translated as right after.
How to consolidate knowledge?
By doing some simple exercises on a chosen topic every day, you can easily learn any complex rule. Let's imagine several sentences where it is necessary to use the marker soon or as soon as. What tense should I use when translating? Think about it.
- As soon as it gets dark, the street will be empty. - As soon as it becomes dark, the street will empty.
- Call me as soon as you get home. - Call me as soon as you will arrive home.
- I will arrive as soon as there is free time.
- Immediately after reading the letter, she tore it up. - After she had read the letter, she tore it into pieces.
However, first you need to understand Russian grammar. Then it will be easier to perceive theoretical information regarding the coordination of tenses in English. For example, how are complex sentences constructed? What are the subject and predicate in a sentence?
By simultaneously studying grammar and practicing translating sentences, it is possible to master English speech in a short time.
Let's look at the use of two words that, in principle, have the same meaning and are translated almost identically, but there are still certain nuances in their use. " Like" And " as" in Russian sounds like " similar, like, what, since ", but in what situation should we use like, and when should we use as? What is their difference?
First of all remember: LIKE not always means “to love, to like”! Today we are talking about its other meaning - “similar”. So if you were asked a question What's the weather like today? under no circumstances start telling what kind of weather you like because you were asked - what is the weather like today, what is it like!
What is the difference between Like and As in English?
Because like is a preposition and can be combined with nouns (like a flower, like your mother), pronouns (like me, like this) or gerunds (like swimming). We use like when comparing two different things.
. She was like a ray of sunlight. - She looked like a ray of sunlight (completely different words are being compared here - she and a ray of light)
. He was like Hercules in his dreams - in his dreams he was like Hercules (however, he was not)
Unlike like, as is used when we are talking about the same person or the same thing in real time. These are most often professions or the use of one item as another.
Five years ago I worked as a children’ doctor in the village. - Five years ago I worked as a children's doctor in the village. (me and the doctor are the same person)
. There weren’t enough chairs in the warehouse so we decided to use boxes as chairs. - there weren't enough chairs in the warehouse, so we decided to use boxes as chairs. (box and chair are the same item)
This, in fact, is the main difference between the words like and as in English.
- But there are also expressions in which these words are involved, for example:
She looks like her mother - she looks like her mother
. It’s just like you - it’s so similar to you
. There’s nothing like music for me - there’s nothing better than music for me.
Constructions As…as and not as (so)...as
There are designs As...as
And not as(so).….as
, which are used to compare objects or persons, the first indicating the equality of the objects or people being compared, and the second, on the contrary, indicating the superiority of one object or person over another, for example:
. She is as clever as her brother - she is as smart as her brother (both are equally smart)
. This book is as interesting as that one - this book is as interesting as that one (both books are equally interesting)
. This way is not as long as that way - this path is not as long as that one (one is longer than the other)
. This problem is not as important as that one - this problem is not as important as that one (one is more important than the other)
- Design as soon as possible means " as soon as possible, as quickly as possible": I shall return as soon as possible - I will return as soon as I can.
- Design Such as…
means " for example, such as»:
. She likes flowers such as roses, tulips - she loves flowers such as roses, tulips
. I like fruit such as grapes, oranges, apples - I love fruits, for example grapes, oranges, apples
Quite a common design as usual
translated " as usual»:
. I’ll be as usual at 9 o’clock - I’ll be there, as usual, at 9
. We have dinner as usual, at 5 o’clock - we have lunch, as usual, at 5
Although " like" is a fairly common word in colloquial speech, however, it often causes confusion among many, and all because it is very versatile. It can be a preposition, and an adjective, and a verb, and a noun, and an adverb, and a conjunction, and we are going to look at it from absolutely all sides, and we will start with like - a noun.
Like - noun
In this case, like is used to mean “ something similar or similar »:
- She said that she had never seen the like - she said that she had never seen anything like this
- We sell cakes, biscuits, sweets and the like - we sell cakes, cookies, candies and the like
- He said something about his wishes or the like - he said something about his wishes or something. like that
- I promise not to do the like again - I promise that I will never do such things again
Sometimes you can find the noun like in the plural - in this case it will be translated as “ tastes »:
- One’s likes and dislikes - (someone’s) likes and dislikes
Like-noun is seen in the following proverbs:
- like draws to like - looking for his own
- to return like for like - repay with the same coin
- like cures like - whatever hurts you, so heal yourself
Like - adjective
In this case we will translate like as " similar, similar »:
- I will cut my new dress in like manner - I will cover my new dress in a similar manner
- The manager is going to speak on this and the like subjects with you at the meeting that will be held on Monday - the manager will speak with you on this and similar issues at the meeting on Monday.
- People of like disposition can never live together - people with similar characters never get along
- The two sisters are very like - these two sisters are very similar
- What kind of girl is Ann? What is she like? - What kind of girl is Anna? How does she look?
Another meaning of like as an adjective is " such as… ", For example,
- This dress isn’t for the lady like me - This dress is not for a lady like me
- You shouldn’t speak in such a way to the man like me - you shouldn’t speak in such a tone with a person like me.
- Like my father I’m going to become an officer - like my father, I’m going to become an officer.
Lke - the adjective has another meaning: “ equal, identical " and is found mainly in mathematics or physics, for example:
- I solved this sum twice but the result was a like sum - equal/same/ amount
- like signs / quantities poles / charges - identical signs / quantities / poles / charges
There are also several proverbs with like adjectives:
- as like as two peas - similar as two drops of water
- like father, like son - like the father, like the son; The apple never falls far from the tree
- like master, like man - like master and servant; as is the pop, so is the arrival
Like- adverb
As an adverb, like is translated as “ probably ", and in combination with other adverbs forms phrases such as " very likely, quite likely »:
- She will come to our place tonight most (very) like - it is very likely that she will come to us tonight
- Like enough that he didn’t receive your letter - it is quite likely that he did not receive your letter
- As like as not, she will accept your invitation - it is possible that she will accept your invitation.
Like - preposition
Like occurs in a sentence as the following preposition - “ just like smb. or like smth. ", let's see clearly in the examples:
- Like that, you have to fulfill all your duties properly - thus, you must fulfill your duties properly
- If you want to work with me do it like that - if you want to work with me, do it like this
- He swims like a fish and climbs like a monkey - he swims like a fish and climbs like a monkey
- She looks like her sister - she looks like her sister.
- I will tell you what has happened. It was like this - I'll tell you what happened. Here is how it was.
- You like everything that looks like gold - you like everything that looks like gold
- I’m not going to answer questions like that - I’m not going to answer questions like that.
- It is just like you to laugh at others - it’s so like you to laugh at others.
We are used to using like - a preposition in the following stable expressions:
It looks like rain (snow) - it looks like it will rain (snow)
. I feel like eating an ice-cream - I really want to eat ice cream
. She doesn’t feel like coming with us - she doesn’t want to come with us
. My house is something like 2 miles from here - my house is about two miles from here
. This suit will cost you something like £200 - this suit will cost you somewhere around 200 pounds.
. There is nothing like a cup of coffee in the morning! — nothing beats a cup of coffee in the morning!
. This is something like a day! Let's go for a walk! - wonderful day! let's go for a walk!
. These vegetables are nothing like as fresh - these vegetables are far from being so fresh
. You must return home like a shot - you must return home immediately
. Don’t run like the devil - no need to run like crazy!
Like - verb
Like is a verb meaning “ to love (smth.), to treat smth well or favorably. or smb., prefer, choose, want, desire ", perhaps the most common - and best known meaning of this multifaceted word:
- I like fruit - I love fruits
- Well! I like that! - I like it!
- How do you like it? - How do you like it?
- Do as you like, but don’t come and say that I was right - do as you please, but don’t come and say that I was right
- I don’t like you to be so impolite with your mother - I don’t like that you are so impolite with your mother
- How do you like my house? - How do you like my house?
- I’d like you to wear light dresses - I want you to wear light dresses
- Shall I help you? - Yes, If you like - help you? - Yes, if you want
- Call me any time you like - call at any time
- Would you like some ice-cream? - Would you like some ice cream?
- I would like to speak to you - I would like to talk to you
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LIKE
Verb + LIKE + noun/pronoun.
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- He speaks like a native speaker.
- She looks like a supermodel.
AS
The sentence structure is as follows: AS + subject (noun) + predicate (verb)
- Nobody sings as she does.
- They went to the party as they were.
And now, in order.
Like
The word like is used in situations when we compare something with something else and say that something looks like something or is the same.
She is like her mother. – She looks like her mother (and the comparison can be not only external)
Her perfume smells like oranges. – Her perfume smells like citrus. (i.e. they smell “like” citrus fruits)
Imagine a grown woman acting like a child. - Imagine a grown woman who behaves like a child!
2. like is used when listing and is translated “such as”.
Some sports, like parachuting, can be very dangerous. — Some sports, such as parachuting, can be very dangerous.
3. in the phrase “as if” (someone is doing something)
- “What’s that noise?” - What is this noise?
- “It sounds like a baby crying.” -It sounds like that as if a child was crying.
NB, finally, a few examples for translation:
| My friend is like me. |
| He seems smart like a fox. |
| He acts more like a brother than a friend. |
| He looks like a handsomer version of me. |
| He is like a younger brother who has known me all my life. |
| We are like two comedians when we get together. |
| Talking with him is like talking to myself. |
AS
We use as speaking about profession or functions of someone (something) and will be translated as “as”
I worked as a shop assistant for 2 years when I was a student. —
I worked as a salesman(as a seller)
two years when I was a student.
He used shoe his as a hammer to hang the picture up. — He used his shoe as a hammer to hang a picture.
2. translated “same as” in the construction as…as (with an adjective in the middle)
He's just as stupid as his dog! — He's as stupid as his dog!
3.use as in stable expressions:
- as you know - as you know
- as I said - as I told you
- as he suggested - as he suggested
- because I thought - as I thought
- as usual - as usual
- As always - as always
- as we have agreed - as we agreed
- As you know, classes restart on January 15th.
- I tried using salt as you suggested but the stain still didn’t come out.
- As we agreed the company will be split 50/50 between us.
Evelina : Tell me, are the comparative conjunctions as and like absolutely synonymous? Is there a difference in use?
Of course, there is a difference in both meaning and use. These words belong to a category of words in the English language that are often confused and misused. There are a number of nuances and features of using each of them. Difference between comparative words like And as really hard to catch. Moreover, their translations are very similar:
Like- similar, like.
As- in quality, as, equally, equally.
Let's look at cases of using words like And as in comparisons.
Expressions with prepositions like indicate similarities, and serve more for description than comparison. Like usually comes after a verb and before a noun or pronoun:
VERB + LIKE + NOUN/PRONOUN:
My holiday was like a dream. - My vacation was like a dream (like a dream).
He can play the piano like a professional musician. - He plays the piano like a professional musician (looks like a professional musician).
As does not combine with nouns or pronouns without a verb, so it is not used in constructions of this type.
It is permissible to use adverbs of measure before like: very, quite, rather, a lot, a bit and others, they are not used before as:
She sings very like Britney Spears. - She sings very similar to Britney Spears.
Your dress is a bit like mine. - Your dress looks a little like mine.
Like often combined with verbs of perception and expressions of this type are used more for description than comparison:
look like- look like; be like...
sound like- sound like; sound like
feel like- to be felt like; remind by touch
taste like- to taste like; remind to taste
smell like- smell like; remind by smell.
Mary looks like her mother. - Mary looks like her mother.
This music sounds like jazz. - This music sounds like jazz (similar to jazz).
The sweater feels like wool, but it "s polyester. - The sweater feels like wool, but it's polyester. (It resembles wool)
This new sort of apples tastes like pears. - This new variety of apple tastes like a pear. (looks like a pear)
The clean towel smells like perfumes. - A clean towel smells like perfume.
Besides, like used to give examples:
In big cities, like Moscow, prices are higher than in small towns. - In big cities, such as Moscow, prices are higher than in small cities.
I like comedies with Jim Carrey, like The Mask or Bruce Almighty. - I love comedies with Jim Carrey, such as “The Mask” and “Bruce Almighty”.
As- this is an alliance. Therefore, it is used before a part of a sentence (clause) or in expressions that begin with a preposition and mean “the same as”:
AS+ NOUN/PRONOUN+ VERB
Nobody declares poems as my brother does. - Nobody reads poetry like my brother.
They started to dance as we did. - They started dancing just like us.
In similar examples in modern spoken English like often used as a conjunction instead of as. Such expressions are informal:
Nobody likes pizza like I do. - Nobody loves pizza as much as I do.
If as is used before a phrase with a preposition, the phrase is separated by commas:
,AS + PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE, :
On Monday, as on Sunday, it was very cold. - On Monday, just like on Sunday, it was very cold.
In the living room, as in the kitchen, there were a lot of flowers. - There were a lot of flowers in the living room, as well as in the kitchen.
As used (same as) or notas...as(not like):
I am as tall as my sister. - I'm as tall as my sister.
Your car is not as fast as mine. - Your car is as fast as mine.
As always used after such to give an example or clarify:
I admire classical composers, such as Mozart and Vivaldi. - I admire classical composers such as Mozart and Vivaldi.
He can speak a lot of languages, such as Polish, German and Spanish. - He can speak many languages, such as Polish, German, Spanish.
Combination such as can be replaced by like(especially in American English), but like sentences sound informal, although the translation does not change.
Another Use as- designation of the function or role of a person or object: profession, purpose of objects (as):
He works as a doctor. - He works as a doctor (as a doctor)
She has worked as a secretary for three years. - She has been working as a secretary for two years (as a secretary)
He used a mug as an ashtray. - He used the mug as an ashtray (as an ashtray)
You mustn"t use your gas stove as a heater. - You cannot use a gas stove as a heater (as a heater)
He came to our company as a trainee. - He came to our company as an intern.
In the above examples it is unacceptable to use like.
Compare usage as and like:
As your teacher, I insist on doing the hometask. - As your teacher, I insist on doing your homework.
Like your teacher, I insist on doing the hometask. - Like your teacher, I insist on doing your homework.
In the first sentence as means: “as, in a role”, in the second example like conveys the meaning: “similar, similar.”
It is worth mentioning separately negative sentences With like And as:
If the first part of the sentence is negative, then comparison with as or like in the second part indicates opposition (as opposed to):
I don"t drink alcohol, like Tom. - I don’t drink alcoholic beverages, unlike Tom. (Tom drinks)
Mary didn't lose her temper, as Ann did. - Mary did not get angry, unlike Anna. (Anna got angry)
If a comparative construction with as or like is at the beginning of a sentence, then the comparison applies to the entire sentence (as well as):
Like my friends, I go out every weekend. - Just like my friends, I go for walks on weekends.
Like Ann, I didn't lose my temper. - Like Anna, I didn't get angry.
As used in combination with the words if and though ( as if / as though), to indicate the supposed similarity of objects and situations. As if and as though are used with a clause:
The music sounded as if / though somebody was playing untuned instruments. - The music sounded like they were playing out-of-tune instruments.
The pie looked as if/ though it was burnt. - The pie looked like it was burnt.
He was giving orders as if he was the boss. - He gave orders as if he were the boss.
She looks as if/though she is very upset. - She looks like she's very upset.
If we are talking about situations that obviously do not correspond to reality, then we can use past tense after as if/though. The use of the past tense emphasizes the unreality of the situation:
He argues as if/though he is very knowledgeable about the issue. - He talks as if he is well informed about the issue.(Perhaps he really has the information)
He argues as if/though he was very knowledgeable about the issue. - He talks as if he is well informed about the issue.(But he clearly doesn't know anything about the question)
In such situations you can use like instead of as if/as though, especially in informal communication. Expressions with like are more typical in American English, but can be found in British:
It seems like the ladder is going to fall. - It looks like the stairs are going to fall.
He was looking at the book like he was reading. - He looked at the book as if he was reading.
We hope this article helped you understand the difference between the use and meanings of like and as in comparisons.
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Ahoy, guys! They say love is when you stop comparing. You know we love you! But today we’ll talk about comparison and qualities, i.e. Let's look at the difference between “as” (not “ass”) and “like”. Let's look at the use and meaning of these words, and also give examples. Ain't nothing new! Just some new... Let's go!
Both words are used for comparisons. We can compare one object to another or one person to another. But there is a difference between them.
I've been working as a dog- will sound strange, since it assumes that you worked as a dog, i.e. occupied a position called "dog" and performed its work. Sounds suspicious.
In its turn:
I've been working like a dog- have worked like a dog(like a dog) - will mean that you worked hard. And that's the way you say it!
Let's take a closer look!
Like
Pronunciation And translation:- the same, similar to someone (something); similar; similar to something.
Meaning: usually a preposition followed by noun or pronoun.
Use: is used for comparisons; to state that someone (something) is similar to someone (something).
He speaks like a native speaker. - He says, How carrier language(like the carrier).
She looks like a celebrity. - She looks like a celebrity.
The claws of cats are very sharp. They are like razor. - Cat's claws are very sharp. They How razor(looks like a razor).
As we indicated above, “like” is a preposition. That is why it is followed by pronoun, noun or word with ending -ing(gerund).
Reading this book is like speaking to an old friend. - Reading this book is like talking with an old friend.
Hate is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to die. - Hatred is how to drink I And wait that someone else will die.
- “Like” can be supplemented with adverbs “ just», « more», « very much"etc.:
Just like you, Jane wanted to be a doctor. - Just like you, Jane wanted to be a doctor.
More like boy toy, actually. - Rather more similar to a young lover.
As you see, he is very much like you. - As you can see, he very similar at you.
- Can act as adjective:
I responded in like(similar) manner. - I answered in similar(similar) manner.
- In informal English, "like" is often used as union. This is very common in spoken American English. However, this is not considered grammatically correct.
Nobody loves her like I do.- Nobody likes her So like me.
She needs the money like I do, so she works overtime. - She needs money, just like me, so she overworks.
I hope you'll not get ill again, like you did when we went to Paris. “I hope you don’t get sick like last time we went to Paris.”
- Also V informal English sometimes used in the role adverbs :
There was this funny smell — sort of dusty like. - There was a strange smell there, so dusty.
So she comes into the room and she"s like, "Where is everyone?" - So she comes into the room and is like: “Where is everyone?”
Expressions and words with« like»:
like a baby's bottom- soft to the touch (especially on the face after shaving);
like a bat out of hell- very quickly, with a whistle, as fast as you can, like a bullet; with all your might, in a drapak;
like a bitch- strongly, very, much, a lot;
like family- one blood;
like flies to honey- like flies to honey (or “as flies to shit”);
like a bear with a sore head- very angry, furious, angry as hell;
like a beast at bay- like a hunted animal;
like a beggar- like a beggar;
like a bolt from the blue- like a blow to the head, like a bolt from the blue;
likeability- the ability to please people;
like everyone get out- what is the light on;
like an elephant in a china shop- like a bull in a china shop;
like father like son- The apple never falls far from the tree;
like parents, like children- as from whom, that and to whom (as are the parents, so are the children);
like-for-like- equivalent, typical, absolutely similar; similar; identical;
like shit off a shovel- fast;
like shit to a blanket- like a bath leaf;
like shooting ducks on a pond- easy, without difficulty, simple;
like shooting fish in a barrel- like a couple of fingers on the asphalt;
like shaving a shark- like peas against a wall;
like sin- very much;
like smoke- quickly and easily, instantly, without a hitch; like clockwork;
like fun- keep your pocket wider, it’s unlikely, no matter how wrong it is; fuck you!; you're lying! (expression of distrust, refusal, denial);
like a bastard- like crazy;
like shock- like-shock (the feeling that arises in a person whose post on social networks has received many more “likes” than he expected).
As
Pronunciation and translation: [æz] - in quality; once; How; in a role; because of; due to the fact that; how; as.
Meaning: serving in a specific function or performing a specific job. Maybe not only pretext, but also other parts of speech. For example, union. We use it if it is followed by a subject with a verb, which is usually a predicate.
Use: usually translated as "as". Used when talking about a profession. The emphasis is on roles or functions someone (something). That is, objects are not similar to each other, one object is the other.
After “as” comes a subject and a predicate.
“As” (= in the same way that). Typically used as union.
Nobody paints as he does. - Nobody draws like that How is he.
It started raining as we said it would. - It started to rain, as we predicted.
I will do that work as you showed me. - I'll do the job How you showed me.
The water can be used as a source of energy. - Water can be used as a source energy.
She used her family photos as the only decoration for the walls. - She used her family photos as the only decoration for walls.
In cases where "as" acts as a conjunction, it is followed by prepositional phrase(prepositional phrase) or subordinate clause(subordinate clause). Since the conjunction “as” indicates similarity.
Nobody loves her as I do. - Nobody likes her like me.
In August, as in July , the weather is very hot. - In August, How And in July, the weather is very hot (“in July” is a prepositional phrase).
When we talk about someone working as someone, “as” is necessary.
She works as a secretary. - She works secretary.
- The combination " such as" - "as for example", "such as" is used without a verb.
Some cars such as BMW can be very expensive. - Some cars, such as BMWs can be very expensive.
- In writing and in colloquial speech the expression “ as usual" - "as usual".
He won't as usual. - As usual, He won.
- Translates " such as" in the design " as … as..." (with an adjective in the middle).
He's as stupid as his brother! - He as stupid as and his brother!
Set expressions With « as»:
as you know - as you know
as I said - as I told you
as he suggested - as he suggested
because I thought - as I thought
as usual - as usual
As always - as always
as we have agreed - as we agreed
- note: In some cases, “as” can be used in the construction “ as + noun».
When we use " as + noun", we show that something (someone) is or was something (someone) in fact. " Like" in turn serves only for comparison. Compare:
In 2003 John worked as a teacher. - In 2003 John worked as a teacher (he actually worked as a teacher).
There are many dead birds in the garden. It's like a cemetery. - There are a lot of dead birds in the garden. It looks like a cemetery (but this isn't actually a cemetery).
As your boss, I must warn you to be careful (I am your boss).
Like your boss, I must warn you to be careful (I am not your boss, but just like him, I must warn you).
- As if / as though- as if.
After "as if / as though" is used second type of subjunctive mood(Subjunctive II). We recommend reading more about conditional sentences.
She walks as if she was a model. - She walks like she's a model.
They have captured and imprisoned him, as though he were a criminal. - They captured and imprisoned him as if he were a criminal.
- When we want to give an example, we can use " such as" or " like».
He prefers classical composers, like Chopin. - He prefers classical performers such as, Chopin.
She prefers French actors, such as Delon. - She prefers French actors such as, for example, Delon.
Expressions and phrases with “as”:
as a blind- as a distraction, as an excuse;
as a body- in general, in the aggregate;
as varied by- with changes made;
as verified- based on the results of the inspection;
as viewed from- from the side;
as laid down by- as stated;
as last resource- only as a last resort;
as legislation allows- within the limits permitted by law;
as a bet- for a dispute;
as fair as a lily- beautiful like a lily;
as far again- twice as far;
as far as- since, as far as, as regards;
as gains and losses- as part of profits and losses;
as happy as a pig in mud / as a clam at high tide / as a dog with 2 tails- pants full of joy;
as pale as death / as a ghost / as a corpse / as ashes- pale as death;
as a bombshell- like a bolt from the blue (colloquial English);
as lean as a rake- thin as a sliver (spoken English);
as bad as all that / as it gets- it couldn’t be worse (spoken English);
as a basket of chips- extremely, extremely (colloquial English).
Conclusion
Let's summarize?
We use:
- « Like" With " noun" or " pronoun" “Like” - “how”. We talk about the similarities between two objects. People like Jack. I ran like hell.
- « As» + subject(noun) + predicate(verb). When the same object appears in a different capacity. Like a good mother, Jane made sure that the children were healthy. The boss chose Laura as a deputy.
And you can consolidate this topic in our online simulator using the exercise “The difference between As and Like”!
Hope everything is clear now! Stay classy as you can!
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