Like as in just as a friend vs Like you as a friend

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different structures. The first phrase 'like as in just as a friend' is less common and may sound a bit awkward. The second phrase 'like you as a friend' is more commonly used and sounds more natural. Both convey the idea of seeing someone as a friend.

Last updated: March 12, 2024 • 960 views

Like as in just as a friend

This phrase is correct but less common and may sound a bit awkward.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker sees someone only as a friend, with no romantic interest.

Alternatives:

just as a friend
like just as a friend

Like you as a friend

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express seeing someone as a friend.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker considers the other person a friend, without any romantic feelings.

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I know we've been dating a lot, but I just like you as a friend. by Laura May 26, 2004 ... "I like you as a friend, not sexually but we can still hang out" "fuck that.
Feb 6, 2014 ... The album has features the new single I Like You As A Friend, co-written by Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell/Melody Gardot) and David Baerwald ...
Jan 30, 2014 ... AUDIO by Florence K performing I Like You As a Friend. © 2013 Red Blues Productions sous licence exclusive avec/under exclusive licence to ...
I like you as a friend. Posted on June 2, 2011 | By Mary Jo Rapini, Licensed Relationship and Family Therapist · Print. All of us have had that one special person ...

Alternatives:

see you as a friend
consider you a friend
view you as a friend
regard you as a friend

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Like as in just as a friend vs Like you as a friend