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Vsuresh Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

as/like

Hi
Please tell me if either is OK here.

We should not encourage them to live like/as parasites.
  

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The use of these two words has bounced back and forth over the centuries. When I was growing up, the rule was pretty hard and fast, although there were few who followed it. Today, you can get away with either in most contexts.

— Philip

  • The use of these two words has bounced back and forth over the centuries.
  • When I was growing up, the rule was pretty hard and fast, although there were few who followed it.
  • Today, you can get away with either in most contexts.
  • I would use like parasites or as parasites live.
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The use of these two words has bounced back and forth over the centuries. When I was growing up, the rule was pretty hard and fast, although there were few who followed it. Today, you can get away with either in most contexts. I would use like parasites or as parasites live.
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PhilipI would use like parasites or as parasites live.
I will hold this.
Thank you, Philip.
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