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Solaris Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

position of the adverb really

Hello.
Is there any difference in meaning between sentences a) and b)?
a) I really don't like that kind of person.
b) I don't really like that kind of person.

If there is, can I generalize it to other verbs like "know", "enjoy" and "excel"?

I'd appreciate your help.

Solaris
  

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Solaris I really don't like that kind of person. You have strong negative feelings about people like her, and you don't mind saying so. Solaris I don't really like that kind of person.

  • Solaris I really don't like that kind of person.
  • You have strong negative feelings about people like her, and you don't mind saying so.
  • Solaris I don't really like that kind of person.
  • She is not your favorite type of person, and you are reluctant to say so.
  • Solaris If there is, can I generalize it to other verbs like "know", "enjoy" and "excel"?
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Solaris I really don't like that kind of person.
You have strong negative feelings about people like her, and you don't mind saying so.
SolarisI don't really like that kind of person.
She is not your favorite type of person, and you are reluctant to say so.
SolarisIf there is, can I generalize it to o
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