Like or As

• Before a noun or pronoun
• To say that two things are similar

Examples:

• What does he look like?
• There is no place like home.
• Don’t nag me like an old woman.
• Her hair is dark brown like mine.

How to Use AS

As is used to describe someone’s job/ role.

As, as a preposition, is used:

• Before a noun or pronoun
• To refer to jobs or functions

Examples:

• As a parent, I feel that more should be done to protect our children.
• His father makes a lot of money as a pilot.
• A flat stone was used as a table.
• He is cunning as a fox.
• He has become celebrated as an artist.