As-Like | Commonly Confused Words

As

/asdf/

A function word used to indicate comparison, time, or condition; also used to show role or function

Feel free to leave whenever your work is done.I won't be around unless you get your ass over here!"Just as her eyes met his, he looked away.

This word has no antonyms

/laɪk/

To find something pleasant or enjoyable

I like his new hairstyle.Mrs Blifil, now many years widowed, liked them both."Ye better just get used to not liking it," Spike suggest.

This word has no antonyms

As is typically used to indicate the reason for something or a similarity in function or role.
Like is often used when comparing the similarities between things or describing an appearance.
A simple sentence can be used to test which one fits, such as replacing with "similar to" fits like, while function of fits as.
Remember that as usually requires a verb after it (as he was), while like does not (like him).
As is often used in formal writing, whereas like is often found in informal speech.