I've only seen "like better" with the object in between but is it correct to use the object after?
In other words:
I like this one better.
or
I like better this one.
Is only the first one proper/correct?
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Other than something like "Which do you like better: the red one or the blue one?" where have you seen "like better" used in this way? It's not natural English. – Andrew Sep 19 '17 at 19:34
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1@Andrew - I think the question says that the OP hasn't seen this version, but simply wants to know if it can be used. – J.R.♦ Sep 19 '17 at 19:36
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In a textbook. "I like this one better. I like the blue one better." I wonder if I can upload a picture here. – Judy Sep 19 '17 at 19:36
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@ J.R. Yes, I haven't seen "I like better this one." – Judy Sep 19 '17 at 19:37
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english.stackexchange.com/questions/234833/… – Michael Login Sep 19 '17 at 20:10
Your second sentence is not natural English. Ordinarily the only place you would see "like better" is in a question such as:
Which do you like better? The red one or the blue one.
Answer:
I like the red one better.
