FAQs about sentence and word structure

Is like a preposition?

Yes, like is a preposition in sentences such as:

• It’s a sci-fi movie, a bit like Star Wars.
• That puzzle looks like a difficult one.

The part of speech of like can also be a conjunction, verb, or noun.

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What part of speech is like?

The part of speech of the word like can be a preposition, conjunction, verb, or noun.

• It’s kind of like a pizza [preposition]
• It didn’t feel like I was on holiday [preposition]
• Do you like pizza? [Verb]
• That post has thousands of likes. [Noun]

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What does around the corner mean?

The idiomatic phrase around the corner means very near in time or very near in distance (e.g., “His birthday’s just around the corner,” “He lives right around the corner from me”).

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What does around the clock mean?

Around the clock means “24 hours a day” or “all day and night” (e.g., “Our news team will bring you around-the-clock coverage of the event,” “I think that store’s open around the clock”).

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Is around a verb?

Around is not a verb. The part of speech of the word “around” is typically a preposition (e.g., “Gather around me, please!”) or an adverb (e.g., “Please gather around!).

However, “round” can be used as a verb, meaning “to go around something” (e.g., “The driver rounded the curve too quickly”) or “to make something round in shape” (e.g., “You need to round your lips to make this sound”).

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What are some synonyms for around?

Some synonyms for around include:

• Surrounding
• All over
• About
• Along the edge of
• In the vicinity

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What is a parts of speech anchor chart?

A parts of speech anchor chart is a visual reference that teachers display in the classroom to help students remember key concepts about the parts of speech while they work.

Anchor charts are often created with students during a lesson. This makes the chart more meaningful and helps students remember the ideas behind it.

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What is a parts of speech identifier?

A parts of speech identifier is a software tool that analyzes text and labels each word with its part of speech.

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What does overkill mean?

If you say something is overkill, you mean that it’s “too much” or “excessive” (e.g., “I think three Christmas trees might be overkill, don’t you?”).

Over functions as a prefix in the word “overkill.”

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What does OTT mean?

OTT stands for over the top, which means “excessive” (e.g., “I thought the gold furniture was a bit over the top”).

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