it means a lot to me vs it means a lot for me

Both sentences are grammatically correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It means a lot to me' is the more common and idiomatic option. It is used to express the idea that something is important or significant to the speaker. On the other hand, 'It means a lot for me' is less common but might be used to say that something has a significant impact or benefit for the speaker.

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Last updated: July 02, 2024

it means a lot to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that something is very important or significant to the speaker.

Examples:

Your support means a lot to me.
Her kind words mean a lot to me.
Winning the competition means a lot to me.

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This uniform... it means a lot to me, Sharon.
Whatever this is, it means a lot to me.
And it means a lot to me, especially right now.
Yes, but... it means a lot to me. Otherwise, I could have died and never have known that my son had graduated from university.
I know you don't like Armand, so it means a lot to me.
It means a lot to me, so...
Well, it means a lot to me that you had a word with Quinn.
And it means a lot to me that you offered.
Aah! Mom, it means a lot to me that I can finally be... the one to make you proud.
You know, it means a lot to me that your dad made time in his schedule to meet me.
We did, and it means a lot to me.
I know it's weird giving you a book, but... it means a lot to me.
I know what you did, and it means a lot to me.
I read those even twice! (laughs) So, yes, the internet, it means a lot to me.
I'd really like to play, and it means a lot to me.
I know that you've been working so much and traveling, and it means a lot to me that you're here.
Blaine, it means a lot to me that you love Kurt, and you know, you've been like family to me...
I know that may not mean much to you, but it means a lot to me.
Of course, and it means a lot to me!
It's just that it means a lot to me.

Alternatives:

it's very important to me
it's significant to me
it's of great importance to me
it's highly valued by me
it's deeply meaningful to me

it means a lot for me

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that something has a significant impact or benefit for the speaker.

Examples:

This job opportunity means a lot for me.
Your help means a lot for me.
The scholarship means a lot for me.

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it means a lot for me
Charlotte, it means a lot...
This uniform... it means a lot to me, Sharon.
Her approval, it means a lot.
But also knowing it means a lot.
But still, it means a lot.
And it means a lot, you telling me that.
Right, whatever that just meant it means a lot.
Thank you, it means a lot.
Thanks Ted, it means a lot.
'Cause it means a lot to Mom and Dad.
And it means a lot to me, especially right now.
Thanks for this, it means a lot.
I know it means a lot to y'all.
I know it means a lot to you.
Whatever this is, it means a lot to me.
Let's just say it means a lot to someone in my family.
I'm here because... it means a lot to Katie.
I'm sure it means a lot to Shay.
What you did, Elijah, it means a lot.
And even when I don't tell you, it means a lot to me to know you're there.

Alternatives:

it has a significant impact on me
it has a great benefit for me
it is highly advantageous for me
it is of great value to me
it is deeply meaningful for me

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