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I have been knowing him vs I have known him

The phrase 'I have known him' is correct, while 'I have been knowing him' is incorrect. In English, the verb 'know' is not typically used in the present perfect continuous tense. Instead, 'know' is usually used in the present perfect simple tense.

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This phrase is incorrect. In English, the verb 'know' is not typically used in the present perfect continuous tense.

"I have been knowing him"

Instead of 'I have been knowing him,' it is more appropriate to say 'I have known him' to express familiarity or acquaintance with someone.
  • No, "I have been knowing him since 2005" is not correct. You have to say here "I have known him since 2005". However, you can use other "stative" verbs with ...
  • I have been knowing him for five years. Why this sentence is grammatically incorrect? It's incorrect because “know” is a non-action verb and is almost never ...
  • Jul 10, 2018 ... you wouldn't say "I have been knowing him for 4 years" because you cannot be actively know someone if it was in the past.
  • you wouldn't say "I have been knowing him for 4 years" because you cannot be actively know someone if it was in the past. "knowing" is a present tense and ...
  • Jul 10, 2018 ... you wouldn't say "I have been knowing him for 4 years" because you cannot be actively know someone if it was in the past.
  • you wouldn't say "I have been knowing him for 4 years" because you cannot be actively know someone if it was in the past. "knowing" is a present tense and ...
  • Jan 31, 2010 ... i think " to know" is one of “non-continious” verbs. that's why one can't say “I have been knowing him…etc”. neither you can say “I'm ...
  • Jul 10, 2018 ... you wouldn't say "I have been knowing him for 4 years" because you cannot be actively know someone if it was in the past.
  • Jul 10, 2018 ... you wouldn't say "I have been knowing him for 4 years" because you cannot be actively know someone if it was in the past.
  • Jul 10, 2018 ... you wouldn't say "I have been knowing him for 4 years" because you cannot be actively know someone if it was in the past.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express familiarity or acquaintance with someone.

"I have known him"

'I have known him' is the appropriate way to indicate that you are familiar with or have acquaintance with someone.

Examples:

  • I have known him for many years.
  • She has known him since they were children.
  • They have known each other since college.
  • Have you known him for a long time?
  • How long have you known him?
  • If you wanted to keep the word “past” in your answer, you could try “I have known him for the past five years”. This is, however, no more acvurate than the ...
  • I have known him since he was old enough to drive a car. I have known him since <some time in the past, so use "was">.
  • For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and ...
  • Present perfect: I have known him for many years. Implies that you still know him, it is a continuing truth. We would never say " ...
  • Jul 24, 2020 ... I have known him for 10 years. 3. I've been knowing him for 10 years?
  • For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the LORD, to do...
  • Aug 7, 2014 ... Learn how to use the Italian sentence "Lo conosco da quando ero piccolo." ("I have known him since I was little.") by discussing it with the ...

Alternatives:

  • I am familiar with him.
  • I am acquainted with him.
  • I have been acquainted with him.
  • I have been familiar with him.
  • I have been aware of him.

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