Uses+of+LIKE

Common questions with **'like'** that are easy to confuse.
 * 'Like' ** can be used as a verb or as a preposition.
 * ** What's he like? ** - 'What … like?' is used to ask about a person's or object's personality in a general way.


 * ** What does he like ? ** - This use of the verb 'like' is for general preferences.
 * 'Like' as a verb is generally followed by the 'ing' form of the verb (I like playing tennis).


 * ** What does she look like ? ** - 'Like' is used as a preposition to express physical appearance.
 * In this case, 'like' can also mean 'similar to' if you are making a comparison to other people.
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 * ** What would you like to drink? ** - Another common use of 'like' is in 'would like' to express wishes . Note that 'would like' is followed by the infinite form of the verb NOT the '-ing' form.

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