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I don't like playing chess, but my friend does.

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Sentence

Narrator

I don't like playing chess, but my friend does.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You might not like chess, but your friends might enjoy it.

Describing Habits

I avoid chess, unlike my friend who plays regularly.

Asking About Others

Does your friend enjoy playing chess?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I liked chess, I'd play with my friend.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I have no interest in chess, however, my friend is an enthusiastic player.

Casual

Chess isn't my thing, but my friend loves it.

Simpler English

I don't like chess, but my friend does.

Phrases to learn

I don't like

Expressing a dislike or aversion.

but my friend does

Introducing a contrasting statement about a friend's preference.