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give it to him vs give it him

Both "give it to him" and "give it him" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Give it to him" is the more common and standard way to express giving something to someone. On the other hand, "give it him" is less common and mostly used in British English.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 950 views

give it to him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the standard way to express giving something to someone. The preposition 'to' is necessary in this construction.

Examples:

Please give it to him.
I will give the book to him tomorrow.
She gave the keys to him.
Can you give it to him for me?
They gave the award to him.

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I want to give it to him.
What he wanted was so simple, and he made me feel like only I could give it to him.
Lieutenant Royce wanted a cut so badly, I think we should give it to him.
But she killer, he cannot take away our humanity, unless we give it to him.
If you're sure, take it and give it to him.
No, you give it to him now.
Now you've brought it into the house, I have to give it to him.
We were meeting out there for me to give it to him, in fact.
Do not give it to him. McGee, he's being a stubborn fool.
So the mayor's friend wants to make up an award and give it to him.
No, you must give it to him now, Otherwise, I will change my mind.
Two hours and 18 minutes, and you couldn't figure out a way to give it to him.
If he wants Oa so bad, maybe we should give it to him.
Just try to understand your friend, what he really needs... and find a way to give it to him.
I think he just wants a little more. I say we give it to him.
I thought if my old pal John Bosworth wants something from me, I should give it to him.
That is what the card is for, but I can't seem to give it to him.
Two hours and 18 minutes, and you couldn't figure out a way to give it to him.
He wants my help and I don't know if I should give it to him.
I put it in a box to give it to him when he was older.

Alternatives:

Give it to her.
Give it to them.
Give it to me.
Give it to us.
Give it to the teacher.

give it him

This phrase is correct but less common, mainly used in British English.

This phrase is less common and mostly used in British English. It is an alternative way to express giving something to someone without the preposition 'to'.

Examples:

I gave it him yesterday.
She will give it him later.
They gave it him as a present.
He always gives it him first.
Can you give it him when you see him?

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- I have to give him his - So, give it him tomorrow
Three year ago, I give it him in case he ever in trouble.

Alternatives:

Give it to him.
Give it to her.
Give it to them.
Give it to me.
Give it to us.

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