haven't known each other long vs haven't known each other for a long time

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Haven't known each other long' is more informal and commonly used in spoken English, while 'haven't known each other for a long time' is more formal and suitable for written English. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: April 05, 2024 • 472 views

haven't known each other long

This phrase is correct and commonly used in spoken English.

This phrase is informal and is commonly used in spoken English to indicate a short duration of knowing each other.

Examples:

We haven't known each other long, but we get along really well.
They haven't known each other long, but they already seem like old friends.

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haven't known each other long
I know we haven't known each other you are one of the best judges of character I've ever met.
I know this sounds crazy and we haven't known each other that long, but... move in with me.
We haven't known each other very long, but I never really had a friend.
Because we haven't known each other already you know me better than any woman ever has.
We haven't known each other long and I don't even know the boy.
I know we haven't known each other for a long time, but I feel like we share a lot.
But... you guys haven't known each other that long, and... marriage is not something you rush into.
And, even though we haven't known each other very long -
I know we haven't known each other for a long time, but I mean it when I say... you remind me of me.
I know that we haven't known each other long, and I don't press you for an answer now, only to consider it.
I know we haven't known each other long, but in my whole life, there's no one that I've trusted more, cared about more.
The truth is we haven't known each other long.
Dear Moniek... we haven't known each other for long, but... I love you.
We haven't known each other long, but I know you like me.
We haven't known each other long but why don't you come work for me?
We haven't known each other that long, but I think we make each other happy.
We haven't known each other that long.
We haven't known each other very long
We haven't known each other lonG, a friendship hasn't bloomed yet, a collaboration might come about, knowinG one another.
And, even though we haven't known each other very long - I truly feel that we know each other well.

Alternatives:

haven't known each other for a long time
haven't known each other very long
haven't known each other for a while
haven't known each other that long
haven't known each other a long time

haven't known each other for a long time

This phrase is correct and more formal, suitable for written English.

This phrase is more formal and is suitable for written English to indicate a long duration of knowing each other.

Examples:

They haven't known each other for a long time, but their bond is strong.
I haven't known him for a long time, but I trust him completely.

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haven't known each other for a long time
I know we haven't known each other you are one of the best judges of character I've ever met.
I know this sounds crazy and we haven't known each other that long, but... move in with me.
We haven't known each other very long, but I never really had a friend.
Because we haven't known each other already you know me better than any woman ever has.
We haven't known each other long and I don't even know the boy.
I know we haven't known each other for a long time, but I feel like we share a lot.
But... you guys haven't known each other that long, and... marriage is not something you rush into.
And, even though we haven't known each other very long -
I know we haven't known each other for a long time, but I mean it when I say... you remind me of me.
I know that we haven't known each other long, and I don't press you for an answer now, only to consider it.
I know we haven't known each other long, but in my whole life, there's no one that I've trusted more, cared about more.
The truth is we haven't known each other long.
Dear Moniek... we haven't known each other for long, but... I love you.
We haven't known each other long, but I know you like me.
We haven't known each other long but why don't you come work for me?
We haven't known each other that long, but I think we make each other happy.
We haven't known each other that long.
We haven't known each other very long
We haven't known each other lonG, a friendship hasn't bloomed yet, a collaboration might come about, knowinG one another.
And, even though we haven't known each other very long - I truly feel that we know each other well.

Alternatives:

haven't known each other long
haven't known each other very long
haven't known each other for a while
haven't known each other that long
haven't known each other a long time

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