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Hans51 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Usage of 'you know'

I heard 'you know' from native English speakers around and then I was wondering if there are meaning difference between them?

1) You know that I do not like it.

2) I do not like it, you know.

3) You know,( ...) I do not like it.

I feel like there is not much difference in meaning between them. How do you native English speakers feel?

Thank you so much as usual in advance.
  

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The three would be used differently: 1) would be used in the following situation: A: I got out your orange necktie so you can wear it work today. B (angry at A): Why did you do that? You know I don't like it.

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  • The three would be used differently: 1) would be used in the following situation: A: I got out your orange necktie so you can wear it work today.
  • B (angry at A): Why did you do that?
  • You know I don't like it.
  • ) 2) would be used in the following situation: A: I got out your orange necktie so you can wear it to work today.
  • B (mildy annoyed at this, but not angry): I don't like it, you know.
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The three would be used differently:

1) would be used in the following situation:

A: I got out your orange necktie so you can wear it work today.

B (angry at A): Why did you do that? You know I don't like it. (In speech the word "know" would be emphasized.)

2) would be used in the following situation:

A: I got out your orange necktie so you can wear
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Additionally, "you know" is sometimes used as a virtually meaningless filler or lubrication.
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