Word Usage
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
as, 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. |