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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Which do you like?

Hi,

-When asking for preference in a sentence like:'Which dress do you like (better/more),the red one or the yellow one?', is adding 'better,or more' after 'like' a must?If not does the meaning change?

-When asking about the meanings colors have for someone,is it correct to ask:'What does red mean to/for you'?

I think that' mean to you' has the sense 'important to you' and it's alittle bit out of place,but I don't know if for can be used instead since it doesn't convey that meaning.

Thanks
  

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', is adding 'better,or more' after 'like' a must? No, you don't have to add "better" or "more". Anonymous If not does the meaning change?

— CalifJim

  • ', is adding 'better,or more' after 'like' a must?
  • No, you don't have to add "better" or "more".
  • Anonymous If not does the meaning change?
  • If you add "better" or "more", you're assuming that the listener likes both; he or she just like one better than the other.
  • If you don't add "better" or "more" you are not assuming that the listener likes both.
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Anonymous-When asking for preference in a sentence like:'Which dress do you like (better/more),the red one or the yellow one?', is adding 'better,or more' after 'like' a must?
No, you don't have to add "better" or "more".

AnonymousIf not does the meaning change?
If you add "better" or "more", you're assuming that t
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I wouldn't say eith better or more. My sentence would be "which dress do you prefer?"

The better more tells the listener to choose one rather than both however it isn't natural.

What does red mean to you? - I would say this!
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