Does he know you? vs Did he know you?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Does he know you?' is used in the present tense to ask if someone currently knows another person. 'Did he know you?' is used in the past tense to ask if someone knew another person at a specific point in the past.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask if someone currently knows another person.

"Does he know you? "

This phrase is used in the present tense to inquire about the current knowledge of one person by another.

Examples:

Does he know you are coming to the party?
Does he know you speak Spanish?
Does he know you well?

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How well does he know you?
How do you know him, and how does he know you?
How well does he know you?
So does he know about you?
- [Chuckles] - What does he know about you?
Does he know you're there?
How does he know you got psychology?
Does he know you're here?
Does he know you're here?
Does he know you're here?
Does he know you've gone?
Does he know you're here?
Does he know you found me?
Does he know you're married?
Does he know you're an agent?
Does he know you were being sarcastic?
Does he know you think that? No.
Does he know you're coming?
But does he know he likes you?
Does he know what you did?

Alternatives:

Does he recognize you?
Does he remember you?
Is he aware of you?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask if someone knew another person at a specific point in the past.

"Did he know you?"

This phrase is used in the past tense to inquire about the past knowledge of one person by another.

Examples:

Did he know you when you were in school?
Did he know you were friends with Sarah?
Did he know you before you moved here?

Alternatives:

Did he recognize you?
Did he remember you?
Was he aware of you?

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Does he know you? vs Did he know you?

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