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Teal lime Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

Link to vs. liken to

Is there a difference between "liken to" and "link to"?

If so, when should I use each of them?

Would you please give me some examples?

Thank you

  

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teal lime Is there a difference between "liken to" and "link to"? Yes, these have altogether different meanings. "liken to" means to express or suggest that one thing is like, or similar to, another.

  • teal lime Is there a difference between "liken to" and "link to"?
  • Yes, these have altogether different meanings.
  • "liken to" means to express or suggest that one thing is like, or similar to, another.
  • For example, "he likened parliament to a battleground".
  • "link to" means to make some connection between one thing and another.
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teal limeIs there a difference between "liken to" and "link to"?

Yes, these have altogether different meanings. "liken to" means to express or suggest that one thing is like, or similar to, another. For example, "he likened parliament to a battleground". "link to" means to make some connection between one thing and another. For example, "the crime was linke

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