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Thelegioneer Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

"like" as a preposition, adjective or adverb

I have a (hopefully) simple question concerning the use of the word “like.” In the sentence below:

“I wish I was like that.”

Is “like” used as a preposition, adjective or adverb? And once it’s determined which one it is, why is it not one of the other two?

Thanks in advance!
  

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A preposition connects to a noun or pronoun. The noun or pronoun that it connects to is called the object of the preposition. like that is a preposition ( like ) followed by the object of that preposition ( that ).

— CalifJim

  • A preposition connects to a noun or pronoun.
  • The noun or pronoun that it connects to is called the object of the preposition.
  • like that is a preposition ( like ) followed by the object of that preposition ( that ).
  • This structure is often found after a verb, in this case was .
  • was like that An adjective ( tall, difficult, round, curious ) would hardly be probable in that position.
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A preposition connects to a noun or pronoun. The noun or pronoun that it connects to is called the object of the preposition.

like that is a preposition (like) followed by the object of that preposition (that).

This structure is often found after a verb, in this case was. was like that

An adjective (tall, difficult, roun
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I think I understand it all now. Thank you much!
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