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he smiled as like he was vs he smiled like he was

The correct phrase is "he smiled like he was." The phrase "like he was" is a common construction used to compare actions or behaviors. The addition of "as" in the first phrase is unnecessary and incorrect in this context.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 560 views

he smiled as like he was

This phrase is incorrect. The use of both "as" and "like" together in this context is not grammatically correct in English.

The correct phrase is "he smiled like he was." Use "like" to introduce a comparison between two things or actions.

he smiled like he was

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to compare actions or behaviors.

Use "like" to introduce a comparison between two things or actions. In this case, it indicates that the way he smiled resembled a particular state or emotion.
  • “I asked him did he really love New York or was he just wearing the shirt. He smiled, like he was nervous. I could tell he didn't understand, which made me feel  ...
  • He Smiled, like he was Impressed. I like that, He said, and continued eating. soon we were done eating, Ade's Step Mum took all the dishes ...
  • Dec 28, 2012 ... A new warmth flooded his hazel eyes, and he smiled; like he was genuinely happy to hear that. Wordlessly, he leaned forward, bringing her ...
  • Sep 4, 2013 ... I thought it was strange, the way he kept crossing my path, the way he let his eyes linger, the way he smiled like he was feeling everything I was ...

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