I like it much vs I like it a lot

Both phrases are correct, but 'i like it a lot' is more commonly used in English. 'I like it much' is less common and may sound a bit old-fashioned or formal.

Last updated: April 12, 2024 • 346 views

I like it much

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used in modern English.

This phrase can be used to express a strong preference for something, but it may sound a bit old-fashioned or formal.

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Demi rocks the dark hue. Personally I like it much better than the blonde Fav. Letícia Cardoso. 234k followers. More information.
I like it much better when it's makeup. Last time I looked like this it was real and just after the set collapsed on my head in Morocco. #nothanks.
Jul 3, 2018 - I like it much so please filter this message.
Feb 6, 2017 ... ... to say "I very much like it"; but the word much would be required there. And you nevere hear "I much like it" or "I like it much.".
Mar 1, 2020 ... I got a model:samples and I like it much more than the RYTM for samples : ( · Elektron Gear Analog Rytm · Malice_Soaker March 1, 2020, ...
Oh! I like it much. After all, it is the best of the lot there—draws all the rest along with it. We ought to congratulate ourselves that things have been so ...
Jan 3, 2019 ... I replaced my Dish tv with this. I like it much better.

Alternatives:

I like it a lot
I really like it
I enjoy it very much
I'm quite fond of it
I'm a big fan of it

I like it a lot

This phrase is commonly used in English to express a strong preference for something.

This phrase is a common way to express a strong liking or enjoyment for something.

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May 30, 2011 ... Dumb and Dumber - I like it a lot. 1,271,588 views • May 30, 2011. 1,271,588 views May 30, 2011 … ...more ...more. Show less.
Jun 6, 2018 ... Common Korean Mistake - "I like it a lot." 16K views 4 years ago. Talk To Me In Korean. Talk To Me In Korean. 1.53M subscribers.
Jun 28, 2016 ... They cheered as he gave his answer: “I like it a lot. I don't think it's tough enough.” His comments came just hours after a terrorist ...
Jun 29, 2016 ... He then asked the crowd what they thought about waterboarding, and through the cheers he said, "I like it a lot. I don't think it's tough ...
I like the Wii U. I like it a lot. By. Stephen Totilo · 6/28/12 4:20PM. Comments (232). I'm partially writing in the abstract. I don't know what the Wii U ...
Jun 14, 2017 ... I like it a lot better than USC.” Urban really enjoyed his time in Clemson on Sunday, especially his visit with Lee.

Alternatives:

I really like it
I enjoy it very much
I'm quite fond of it
I'm a big fan of it
I'm crazy about it

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