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klafterreith
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 Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 11:12 pm Post subject: like |
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Teenagers always have to ask their parents for permission. Like if they want to go to the cinema ....
Can `like�be used to replace`For instance�or `For example�
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Lorikeet
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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| It has the same meaning, but it is used in informal speech, especially by young people, and is not considered good written English. (At least not by my generation!) |
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