Which is correct:
"you once told me" or "you told me once"?

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you once told me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize the past action of telling, with a focus on the time when it happened.

Examples:

  • You once told me that you loved me.
  • You once told me about your trip to Europe.
  • You once told me a secret.

Alternatives:

  • You told me once
  • Once you told me

you told me once

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize the act of telling, with a focus on the telling itself.

Examples:

  • You told me once that you would always be there for me.
  • You told me once how to solve the problem.
  • You told me once not to worry.

Alternatives:

  • You once told me
  • Once you told me
Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning but differ slightly in emphasis. 'You once told me' emphasizes the time when the telling occurred, while 'You told me once' emphasizes the act of telling.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

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