Like, Look like, Be like

 To like, To look like, To be like

  

 🔵We use like to talk about tastes and preferences.
   🔵We use look like to describe physical appearance.   
🔵We use be like to describe a person's character.  

⭕Like can be used:

• as verb,  to talk about tastes
 
• as a preposition, with look and be to talk about appearance and ask for descriptions.

⭕Verb: to like

• The verb to like is used to talk about tastes, what we enjoy or prefer.
  • What sport does Peter like? ⟹ He likes tennis.
  • What's your favourite food? ⟹ I like Italian food.

⭕Preposition: 'like' + verb 'look'

• Look like is used to ask for and give an opinion about appearance.
  • What does Peter look like? ⟹ He's tall, with dark hair, and he wears glasses.

⭕Preposition: 'like' + verb 'be'

• Be like is used to ask for and give a general description.
• What is Julie like? ⟹ She is reliable, pleasant and helpful. She is like a friend.

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What does Alex like? (= what are his preferences)

     ⟹ Alex likes football.  He also likes sushi ...and of course he likes his dog!




What does Alex look like? (= describe his appearance)
     ⟹ He is tall and handsome, and he dresses well. He's a big guy. He looks like a rugby player.




Who does Alex look like? (= his similarity with another person)
     ⟹ He looks like his father really, but in some ways he also looks like George Clooney.


What is Alex like? (= describe his personality)
     ⟹ He is nice and friendly and always willing to help - a great friend to have.

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