Similar to vs like

[qianruS779]

Hi Instructors,

I would like to ask you a question about the usage of similar to vs like in comparison.

1) Like Alex, I study Spanish
2) Similar to Alex, I study Spanish

Comparing 1) with 2), Why does GMAC consider 2) an imprecise form of comparison?

3) I am similar to Alex in studying Spanish
Is there some difference or preference between 2) and 3)?

Thank you very much in advance

Best regards.

[RonPurewal]

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thank you.

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