As it is described in the above picture, both like and as if may be used to mean “in the same way that”.
As if and as though mean the same and are used when explaining what a situation seems like:
- They seem as if/ as though they are very close friends. (maybe they are close friends)
- Peter acts as if/ as though he was the boss. (he is not the boss)
In informal style, as if and as though can be replaced by like, but this is not considered correct:
- They seem like they are very close friends.
- Peter acts like he was the boss.
As with means “similarly to something” or “as in the case of”:
- When making lasagne, as with any other meal, you have to make sure the ingredients are of top-quality.
- As with other foreign languages, you need to practise speaking English as much as possible if you want to become fluent.
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