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Look like VS Be like – Describe people rightly I English Grammar Lesson

Like can be used
as verb, to talk about tastes

as a preposition, with look and be to talk about appearance and ask for descriptions.

Verb: to like
The verb to like is used to talk about tastes, what we enjoy or prefer.

What sport does Peter like? He likes tennis.
What's your favourite food? I like Italian food.

how to use look like and be like in english

Preposition: 'like' + verb 'look'
Look like is used to ask for and give an opinion about appearance.

What does Peter look like?
He's tall, with dark hair, and he wears glasses.

Preposition: 'like' + verb 'be'
Be like is used to ask for and give a general description.

What is Julie like?
She is reliable, pleasant and helpful. She is like a friend.

To sum up:
♦ We use like to talk about tastes and preferences.
♦ We use look like to describe physical appearance.
♦ We use be like to describe a person's character.