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i already knew vs i already know

Both options are grammatically correct, but they are used in different circumstances. 'I already knew' is past tense, indicating that the knowledge was acquired before a specific point in the past. 'I already know' is present tense, indicating that the knowledge exists at the current moment.

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Last updated: July 29, 2024

i already knew

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the knowledge was acquired before a specific point in the past.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you had knowledge about something before a particular time in the past. It refers to a past event or situation.

Examples:

I already knew the answer before the teacher explained it in class.
She already knew about the surprise party before it happened.

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May 20, 2012 ... I ALREADY KNEW Unexpected tears fall down your face, you never dreamed that life would go this way. The winds of sorrow blow and you feel ...
Apr 14, 2012 ... I already knew that they were getting married (before I read it in the newspaper). I already knew how to speak Russian (so I didn't need to do ...
Jan 14, 2016 ... I don't remember the exact moment because I already knew. I felt it coming. I knew that one day, the moment would come that my husband ...
When I first saw you I already knew. There was something inside of you. Something I thought that I would never find. Angel of mine. I look at you, lookin' at me

Alternatives:

I had already known
I was already aware

i already know

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the knowledge exists at the current moment.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you have knowledge about something at the present moment. It refers to a current state of knowledge.

Examples:

I already know the answer to that question.
Don't worry, I already know how to fix the issue.

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"Something That I Already Know". [AJ:] Here we are, seven days. And seven nights of empty tries. It's ritual, habitual. But it's never gonna work this time [Brian:]
Apr 14, 2012 ... I already know how to turn on the television. I know how to drive a car. You would use the present perfect to express something that happened ...
Nov 1, 2007 ... ... is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Nov 1, 2007. Backtreet's Boys - Something That I Already Know With Lyrics!
I Already Know Lyrics. New! Highlight lyrics to add Meanings, Special Memories, and Misheard Lyrics... Submit Corrections Cancel. I was in the studio

Alternatives:

I am already aware
I am already informed

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