“Like” vs. “Be Like”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 13, 2023
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The difference between “like” and “be like”
- "Be like" is a linking verb along with a preposition, while "like" can be a preposition, conjunction, noun, adjective, or adverb.
- When "like" is used as a preposition in both options, "like" on its own would need to be accompanied by a verb: "The new phone model is 'like' the previous model." vs. "The new phone model will 'be like' the previous model."
- "Like" is usually used to indicate similarity, while "be like" can be used for imitation or description of behavior.
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What is the definition of “like” and “be like”?
Like
- "Like" is typically used as a preposition used to compare or indicate similarities between two things or people.
- It can also be used as a verb to express enjoyment or approval of something.
- "Like" is often used as an adverb in informal conversations and social media.
Be like
- "Be like" also compares and indicates similarities between two things or people.
- It can also be used as a way to describe a general attitude or demeanor.
- "Be like" is also commonly used in informal conversations and social media.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Like” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Like
15,930,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I really like chocolate ice cream.
- She likes to read books before she goes to bed.
- They like to go to the beach on weekends.
Be like
184,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Don't be like him; he's always late for appointments.
- He wants to be like his favorite basketball player when he grows up.
- It would be so fun to be like a bird and fly high in the sky.
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