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I only like him vs I like only him

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings. "I only like him" means that the speaker likes only him and no one else. On the other hand, "I like only him" means that the speaker likes him and no one else. The placement of the word "only" changes the emphasis in the sentence.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

I only like him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means that the speaker likes only him and no one else. The emphasis is on the fact that there is no one else the speaker likes.

Examples:

  • I only like him, not anyone else.
  • She only likes chocolate, not any other dessert.

Alternatives:

  • I like only him
  • I like him only

I like only him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means that the speaker likes him and no one else. The emphasis is on the fact that the speaker does not like anyone else.

Examples:

  • I like only him, not anyone else.
  • She likes only cats, not dogs.

Alternatives:

  • I only like him
  • I like him only

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