These two words can be very confused because they have a very similar meaning, and also we can use them in the same way.

As + Noun Like + Noun
As your brother, I’ll help you with that. Like your brother, I’ll help you with that.
“In the role of”
I am your brother. “Similar to”
I’m not your brother.

Common ways to use “as”


Common ways to use “like”


Time to practice!

as, like

  1. She arrived as I was leaving.
  2. It smells like something is burning.