English Reference

look like vs be like

Look like describes physical appearance, while be like describes character, personality, or general nature.

look like

describing physical appearance and visual traits

He looks like his father, especially around the eyes and jawline.

be like

not English

describing personality, character, or inherent qualities

Remember Look like = Eyes. Be like = Soul.

Fill the gap with one of the two options.

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    Does the new office building the sketches we saw last month?

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