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I only used vs i used only

Both "I only used" and "I used only" are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. "I only used" emphasizes that the action was the only one done, while "I used only" emphasizes the restriction on what was used.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 2787 views

I only used

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize that the action mentioned is the only one that was done, with 'only' modifying the verb 'used'.

Examples:

  • I only used my phone to take pictures.
  • She only used her savings to pay for the trip.
  • I only used the Apple Watch for five minutes, and I'm already impressed. Lisa Eadicicco. Apr. 26, 2015, 12:19 PM; 13,210; 4 · facebook · linkedin · twitter; email  ...
  • I only used Apple Music for a few hours, and it already knows me. Lisa Eadicicco. Jun. 30, 2015, 1:23 PM; 8,333; 4 · facebook · linkedin · twitter; email; print.
  • proudly say I only used fifty-nine today. I saved the rest for you. When she doesn't respond,. I know she's used up all her words,. so I slowly whisper I love you.
  • Aug 31, 2015 ... Runaway: I Only Used To Be Able To 'Move On' By Moving Away ... Runaway: I Only Used To Be Able To 'Move On' By Moving Away.

Alternatives:

  • I used only my phone to take pictures.
  • She used only her savings to pay for the trip.

i used only

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize the restriction on what was used, with 'only' modifying the object that was used.

Examples:

  • I used only organic ingredients in the recipe.
  • He used only his laptop for work.
  • I Used Only My Boyfriend's Beauty Products for a Week. I love buying beauty products. Maybe too much. So when I read that women were saving time (and ...
  • What Happened When I Used Only My Boyfriend's Beauty Products For A Week. Posted: 07/01/2015 1:43 pm EDT Updated: 07/01/2015 11:59 pm EDT ...
  • Here's What Happened When I Used Only Conditioner for a Month. August 14, 2015 | By Jeannie Kim. jeannie-kim-one. I'm totally down with the whole ...
  • Quotes. Showing all 69 items. Miles: Iris, if you were a melody... I used only the good notes. 26 of 26 found this interesting Interesting? Yes No | Share this.

Alternatives:

  • I only used organic ingredients in the recipe.
  • He only used his laptop for work.

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