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Is i love you a sentence?

"I love you" is not a complete sentence in the traditional grammatical sense. Here's why:

* Subject-Verb Agreement: It lacks a verb that agrees with the subject "I."

* Incomplete Thought: It expresses a feeling, but doesn't convey a complete thought or action.

However, it's important to note that:

* Contextual Use: In everyday language, "I love you" is often understood as a complete statement of affection.

* Implied Verbs: The phrase implies the verb "to love" and can be considered a shortened version of a complete sentence.

So, while technically not a sentence, "I love you" functions as a meaningful and complete expression of love in common usage.

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