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As you can tell vs As I'm sure anyone can tell

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings and contexts. 'As you can tell' is used when the speaker is addressing the listener directly, implying that the listener can see or understand something. 'As I'm sure anyone can tell' is used when the speaker is making a general statement that they believe anyone would be able to notice or understand.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 923 views

As you can tell

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when the speaker is addressing the listener directly, implying that the listener can see or understand something.
  • tennis07 Junior Member. English. ¡Hola! Como se dice "as you can tell"? Mi intento: Come puedes ver -Allison. tennis07, Jan 22, 2009.
  • Je voudrais savoir dire "as you can tell". As in, it's so obvious from the moment I start talking French that I am English! Could I say....Comme vous pouvez voir, ...
  • Sep 10, 2013 ... Fire From The Gods- As You Can Tell, I'm Upset. Fire From The Gods. Subscribe SubscribedUnsubscribe 3,3593K. Loading... Loading.
  • As you can tell by the shortened updates, i have lost interest. Meaning. I have seen this episode so many times i can translate it, despite not knowing any ...

Alternatives:

  • as you can see
  • as you may have noticed

As I'm sure anyone can tell

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when the speaker is making a general statement that they believe anyone would be able to notice or understand.
  • Jun 10, 2012 ... As I'm sure anyone can tell, I sort of fell off the bandwagon when it came to blogging through all of April - I bit off more than I could properly ...
  • As I'm sure anyone can tell, I'm really excited - I'm just writing a piece about how much my New York death has made me appreciate what's happening on my ...
  • Apr 3, 2013 ... Obviously, as I'm sure anyone can tell, I don't listen to Coldplay (they make good music though)...Thanks for listening! :). Read more Show less.
  • As I'm sure anyone can tell, she collects moments with her light hearted spirit and infectious smile. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to take your senior ...

Alternatives:

  • as anyone can see
  • as anyone can notice

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