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I gave him medicine. vs I gave to\ him medicine.

The correct phrase is "I gave him medicine." The preposition "to" is not needed in this context. Using "to" in this sentence would be incorrect.

Last updated: March 06, 2024 • 5764 views

I gave him medicine.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct way to express the action of giving medicine to someone. The preposition "to" is not needed in this context.

Examples:

  • I gave him medicine for his headache.
  • She gave him medicine to help him sleep.
  • They gave him medicine to treat his illness.
  • He gave him medicine to relieve his pain.
  • The doctor gave him medicine for his infection.

I gave to\ him medicine.

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition "to" should not be used in this context.

The preposition "to" should not be used when expressing the action of giving something to someone. It is incorrect to say "I gave to him medicine."

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