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I know it hurt you very badly vs I know it hurt you bad

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I know it hurt you very badly' is more formal and emphasizes the intensity of the pain, while 'I know it hurt you bad' is more informal and colloquial. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 875 views

I know it hurt you very badly

This phrase is correct and commonly used to emphasize the intensity of the pain someone experienced.

This phrase is more formal and emphasizes the severity of the pain someone felt. It is suitable for situations where a higher level of formality is required.
  • And I don't know if those mistakes were racism or just human error, but I do know that it hurt you very badly.
  • I know how badly Moriarty hurt you, and I was just thinking, I wish that I could fix it for you.
  • I know how badly he hurt you, and I know how much you loved him.
  • And I know it hurt you both.
  • I know it hurts you to hear this, Kono, but that's what Ian was.
  • Nowhere, I just know it hurts you.
  • I didn't know it hurt you.
  • And I know when I left you, it hurt you too.
  • It's obvious your brother's hurt you very badly.
  • Or Mr. Walters is going to hurt you very badly.
  • I know it hurts, Django.
  • But I know it hurts, Duke.
  • I know it hurts right now.
  • I know it hurts, Jenny.
  • I know it hurts, son.
  • I know it hurts, hanna.
  • I know it hurts, Mads, but...
  • All right? I know it hurts.
  • I know it hurts, honey.
  • Sorry, I know it hurts.

Alternatives:

  • I know it caused you a great deal of pain.
  • I know it hurt you deeply.
  • I know it caused you significant distress.

I know it hurt you bad

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to convey that someone experienced pain.

This phrase is more informal and colloquial. It is suitable for casual conversations or when speaking with friends or family.
  • I know it hurts bad, son.
  • Especially 'cause I know how bad it hurt.
  • Especially 'cause I know how bad it hurt.
  • I know how bad that hurts, to feel so stuck.
  • I know how bad I hurt us, Gem.
  • You know why it hurt so bad when you guys cheated on me?
  • And I know it hurt you both.
  • You know why it hurt so bad when you guys cheated on me? 'Cause it meant you didn't love me.
  • I know it hurts you to hear this, Kono, but that's what Ian was.
  • You know you hurt him real bad, Abel.
  • Nowhere, I just know it hurts you.
  • I didn't know it hurt you.
  • And I know when I left you, it hurt you too.
  • I know it hurts, Django.
  • But I know it hurts, Duke.
  • I know it hurts right now.
  • I know it hurts, Jenny.
  • I know it hurts, son.
  • I know it hurts, hanna.
  • I know it hurts, Mads, but...

Alternatives:

  • I know it hurt you a lot.
  • I know it caused you pain.
  • I know it was painful for you.

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