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Hi there,What is the difference between 'What is Peter like?' and 'How does Peter look like?'Thanks

Fivejedjon · Accepted Answer

The second is not correct English.

Clive · Answer

Consider these natural answers.
What is Peter like? He is polite and kind.

How does Peter look like? This is incorrect English.
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eg 'How does Peter look?' He looks surprised, and he has a bleeding nose.

eg What does Peter look like? He is tall and has a big nose.

#1 focuses on his character. #2 focuses on the temporary situation. #3 focuses on physical appearance.

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Martinlee · Answer

Thanks a lot.
Are 'What does Peter look like?' and 'How does Peter look?' mean the same?

Thanks

Clive · Answer

Please reread what I said about #2 and #3.

Martinlee · Answer

Thank you very much.

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