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faster than I know they are supposed to. vs faster than I know

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Faster than I know they are supposed to' implies that the speed is exceeding some expected or prescribed limit, while 'faster than I know' simply means that the speed is faster than what the speaker is aware of. The choice between the two depends on the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 668 views

faster than I know they are supposed to.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that something is happening at a speed that exceeds what the speaker believes is expected or prescribed.
  • ... update, but .. mere days after i walked away from the salon impressed, the charms on my nails fell off. the gel on both my thumbnails completely peeled off in one piece and the others chipped faster than i know they are 'supposed to.

Alternatives:

  • faster than I expected
  • faster than I thought it would be
  • faster than I anticipated

faster than I know

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is happening at a speed that the speaker is not aware of or did not anticipate.
  • May 3, 2014 ... Yes I know, this video is gonna get a copyright strike faster than I know. But still... enjoy. I DON'T OWN ANYTHING, ALL CREDITS GO TO POKEMON RESPECTIVELY (please don't sue me). So this is the ultimate battle ...
  • May 7, 2015 ... Under layers and layers of armor. Curled up inside itself. Too sensitive to face the cruelty of the world. But you can't do that forever and it's busting out of me faster than I know what to do. Because all that shit that went down?
  • Apr 17, 2015 ... I only wish I could get it done faster than I know it'll take…but I'm shooting for the first half of 2016, so…I better get back to it! Reply · Amy says: April 17, 2015 at 1: 04 pm. Love this! Clearly a bright, beautiful young lady… Reply.
  • Jan 8, 2015 ... …tell my children to take their time, even when I'm in a rush. …say “no” more to the outside world, so I can say “yes” to the ones inside my world. …realize my boys are growing (faster than I know) and to enjoy them now.

Alternatives:

  • faster than I realize
  • faster than I am aware of
  • faster than I understand

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