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I like dogs vs Dogs I like

Both phrases are correct, but they have different emphasis. 'I like dogs' is the more common and natural word order in English. It is used to express a general preference for dogs. 'Dogs I like' is less common and is used when you want to emphasize that it is specifically dogs that you like.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 870 views

I like dogs

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the standard word order in English to express a general preference for dogs.

Examples:

  • I like dogs of all breeds.
  • I like dogs more than cats.
  • I like dogs because they are loyal.
  • Jul 4, 2014 ... 'I like dogs' doesn't refer to a particular dog in English, either. To refer to a particular dog, you need to use 'the dog', 'this dog', 'John's ...
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  • (Dog meaning dog-meat is uncountable.) If this is not what you mean, you should say: I like dogs. I like some dogs. I like your dogs
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Alternatives:

  • I enjoy dogs.
  • Dogs are my favorite pets.
  • I have a fondness for dogs.

Dogs I like

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It is used to emphasize that it is specifically dogs that you like.

This phrase is used when you want to put emphasis on the fact that you like dogs in particular.

Examples:

  • Dogs I like, but cats not so much.
  • Dogs I like are the ones that are well-behaved.
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Alternatives:

  • The dogs that I like.
  • Those are the dogs I like.
  • It's dogs that I like.

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