Can I use these interchangeably?

I don't see him beyond a friend.
I don't see him as more than a friend.
I don't think of him beyond a friend.
I don't think of him as more than a friend.

Question

Can I use these interchangeably?

I don't see him beyond a friend.
I don't see him as more than a friend.
I don't think of him beyond a friend.
I don't think of him as more than a friend.

Answer

2 and 4 are correct. The others are unnatural and grammatically incorrect.

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Yeah, they all mean the same thing, but some sound more realistic than others.

The two best ones are:
"I don't see him as more than a friend" and "I don't think of him as more than a friend."
Native speakers use those the most. They’re super clear and sound natural.

The ones with "beyond" are a little formal. You wouldn't really say them to a friend while grabbing coffee.

If you want to sound even more casual, just say:
"He’s just a friend" or "I don't like him like that."

Hope that helps! Check out Urban Dictionary if you want to see how people talk about the "friend zone" lol.

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I agree with Anna. The second and fourth sentences are correct and natural. The first and third sentences aren't.

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