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‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by Benyinka(m): 11:02pm On Feb 23, 2017 |
http://englishnaija.com Have you ever been in a situation where you are confused about whether to use ‘such as’ or ‘like’ to mean ‘for example’? We’ve all been there, so don’t panic. The salient question is: which is appropriate? Writers have tried to break these similar words down for easy identification, but it seems the more they try, the less simplified the words become. So, let’s just simplify them once and for all. ‘Such as’ is used to introduce a direct example or series of examples, and it is more formal. ‘Like’ is also used for example(s), but it’s less formal, and not specific. A bit confusing? This is what I mean: ‘such as’ simply means ‘exactly this/these’, while ‘like’ means ‘similar to this/these’. Let’s use these examples to simplify our explanation: 1. I want a lot of grains like rice, barley, and millet. 2. I want a lot of grains, such as rice, barley, and millet. 3. They intend travelling to peaceful countries like France and Canada. 4. They intend travelling to peaceful countries, such as France and Canada. Example 1 implies that the speaker wants grains, but not necessarily rice, barley, and millet—or even none of them, but others in their category; 2 simply gives the exact grains the speaker wants, and maybe some others. In the same vein, 3 shows similar peaceful countries they intend to go, while 4 shows they intend to go to France and Canada, and maybe other peaceful countries. However, ‘such as’ and ‘like’ can be used interchangeably. Examples: 1. Contemporary footballers like Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are agile and skillful. 2.Contemporary footballers, such as Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, are agile and skillful. 3. A muscular wrestler like Brock Lesnar should win all his fights. 4. A muscular wrestler such as Brock Lesnar should win all his fights. Examples 1 and 3 show similarities, while 2 and 4 are emphases. Note: use commas before ‘such as’ and after the last item on the list of examples(as in 2 above). This is the point: both ‘such as’ and ‘like’ can be used to give examples and are both appropriate (though the former is more formal), but don’t use ‘like’ when you want to be specific or ‘such as’ when you’re expressing comparisons or similarities. 28 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by Damilare5882(m): 7:15am On Feb 24, 2017 |
A sick President *such as* Buhari should resign 23 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by ekems2017(f): 7:15am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Educative. 4 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by sleeknick: 7:15am On Feb 24, 2017 |
I nor know I be ur mate? Or we be mate? Which is appropriate? 8 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by Desdola(m): 7:16am On Feb 24, 2017 |
English is not my mother tongue. 6 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by Michaelpresh(m): 7:16am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Good morning everyone 3 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by Iamdmentor1(m): 7:16am On Feb 24, 2017 |
. 1 Like |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by benflin(m): 7:18am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Good one thanks 1 Like |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by TrumpDonald2: 7:18am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Thanks for enlightening us. Before, na anyone Wey first enter my mouth I dey use. First come, first serve. No time 7 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by sakalisis(m): 7:19am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Ok 1 Like |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by UG2020: 7:19am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Nice one 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by benflin(m): 7:19am On Feb 24, 2017 |
sleeknick:Bros all of the above, na language of liberty as he sweet u 4 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by talkeverytime: 7:20am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Nice one Do not keep "Good friends" , you can find out the reason when you read articles such as this: http://talkeverytime..nl/2017/02/beware-of-good-friends.html 1 Like |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by Jabioro: 7:21am On Feb 24, 2017 |
English is an ambiguous language, it started like pigin /broken we speak to day.Is a confused language even the owner can testify... 2 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by Nobody: 7:21am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Hmmn. Do not ever use 'like' in a formal or official document. If you must use 'like' use 'similar' instead. 2 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by ajarossi(m): 7:21am On Feb 24, 2017 |
This is educative, respect @op 1 Like |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by OlaDapxon(m): 7:21am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Good to know I need to put comma somewhere. Quite educative. 2 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by sleeknick: 7:21am On Feb 24, 2017 |
benflin: 1 Like |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by jerrymej(m): 7:22am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Use them where it is appropriate... not the when it suits you... 1 Like |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by Suntemi(m): 7:25am On Feb 24, 2017 |
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Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by LAFO: 7:30am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Oyinbo self no dey speak English more than we do. You need to chat with some of them. You will know say we sabi speak and write English 2 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by urbanidris(m): 7:30am On Feb 24, 2017 |
thank u, op 1 Like |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by Proudlyngwa(m): 7:35am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Good observation, 'such as' sounds outdated but is also more formal. I think its because like is used in many other things. 2 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by Michaelpresh(m): 7:37am On Feb 24, 2017 |
waleco2008: this is really sad 1 Like |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by oglalasioux(m): 7:38am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Desdola: You better learn it or make sure your children know it very well. It's the only language that can put food on the table without much stress. In the nearest future it will entirely take over as the language of academia and business. 3 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by peacockremi(m): 7:45am On Feb 24, 2017 |
[font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font] Damilare5882:some poeple are sick like this person that mention buhari[color=#006600][/color] 2 Likes |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by aitcoded: 7:49am On Feb 24, 2017 |
. 1 Like |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by hardeywhale22(m): 7:56am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Desdola:but if it was to toast a bae naw.....u will activate ur grammer effluent..... 1 Like |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by sbashir10(m): 8:05am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Tyranny of a received paradigm |
Re: ‘Such as’ and ‘like’: which is appropriate? by Nobody: 8:08am On Feb 24, 2017 |
Nice writeup. 1 Like |
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