[Grammar] Meaning of sentences

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Tanzilia

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  1. know you".
 
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1) "I really like him." --- You like him a lot.
"I like him, really." --- You honestly like him.

2) "I want you to know." --- You want to tell him something.
"I want to (get to) know you." --- You want to develop a relationship with him.
 

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Explain the difference in meaning ...
I am sure you did not intend it, Tanzilia, but this sounds very much like an instruction from a teacher to a pupil. 'Please explain ...' would give a better impression to the volunteers who give up their free time to help people in these forums.
 

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  1. Explain the difference in meaning between the following two sentences: “I really like him” vs “I like him really”.

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Please! Please! May I add my two cents? You have asked a question about my favorite word.

This is only my opinion based on what I have read.

1. "I like him." If you want to emphasize the "liking," you can add "really." It makes the "liking" stronger. For example:

"I really appreciate your help." (It equals something like "very much.")


2. Tom: I like him.

Mona: I do not believe you.

Tom: I like him, really! = Believe me. (OR: Really, I like him. Maybe you do not believe me, but I am telling the truth!)


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HAVE A NICE DAY! I really (very much) liked your question. Really! (I'm telling you the truth!)
 
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