Lie

See Lay . Like—As. Both these words expre similarity; like (adjective) comparing things, as (adverb) comparing action, existence, or quality. Like is followed by an object only, and does not admit of a verb in the same construction. As must be followed by a verb expre ed or understood. We say, "He looks like his brother," or "He looks as his brother looks ." "Do as I do," not " like I do." "You must speak as James does," not " like James does." "He died as he had lived, like a dog." "It is as blue as indigo"; i. e., "as indigo is."