Which should you use, as or like? As a subordinating conjunction, as is used to introduce a
subordinate or dependent clause. As a preposition, like is
used before a noun or noun phrase.
| Incorrect: |
Buyers appear to be optimistic about the future
like they have been in the recent past. |
| Correct: |
Buyers appear to be optimistic about the future
as they have been in the recent past. |
