What is an example of like as a verb and preposition?

You're right, "like" can be tricky! It's both a verb and a preposition, and sometimes it can be hard to tell which it is. Here's an example of "like" acting as both:

"I like to eat pizza, like a lot of people do."

* "Like" as a verb: "I like to eat pizza" - Here, "like" is the verb expressing the feeling of enjoying something.

* "Like" as a preposition: "like a lot of people do" - Here, "like" is comparing the speaker's pizza-eating habits to those of other people. It introduces a comparison.

Let's break down how to distinguish between the two:

"Like" as a verb

* Often followed by a noun or pronoun (e.g., "I like pizza", "She likes her job")

* Usually expresses a feeling of enjoyment or preference

* Can be used in the present, past, or future tense

"Like" as a preposition

* Usually introduces a comparison (e.g., "He looks like his dad", "This tastes like chocolate")

* Often followed by a noun or pronoun, but also by a clause (e.g., "He acts like he knows everything")

* Doesn't express a feeling or preference, but rather a similarity

Let me know if you'd like more examples!