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LIKE
= similar to / the same as
The house it’s like a palace.
Like in this sentence is a preposition that is why it can be followed by: a noun, a pronoun, a gerund or a clause.
= for example (such as)
I enjoy sports like scuba diving and water skiing.
We commonly use like in the following expressions: look like, sound like, feel like etc. The structure has the same meaning as: as if or as though (however, these two forms are more formal).
It looks like it’s going to rain.
It looks as if it’s going to rain.
It looked as though it was going to rain.
AS
= in the same way / in the same condition as
I left everything as it was. (like it was)
After as we can only use the structure: SUBJECT + VERB. Among exceptions are: as usual or as always.
We commonly use as in the expressions: as you know, as you expected etc. It’s acceptable to use like only in the following phrase: Like I said.
= in the position of / in the form of
I worked as a photographer.
= at the same time as
Kate slipped as she was getting off the bus.
= just as
Just as I sat down, the doorbell rang.
= because
As I was hungry, I ate the sandwich.
What are the differences between:
As I drove home, I listened to music - at the same time.
When I got home, I had something to eat - one action happens after another.
I couldn’t contact David as he was on holiday - cause.
David’s passport was stolen when he was on holiday - during (his holidays).
As a taxi driver, I spend most of my time in a car - in the position of.
At this party I’m like a taxi driver - similiar to.