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I knew him since january vs I have knowing him since january

The correct phrase is "I have known him since January." The use of the present perfect tense "have known" is appropriate when referring to an action that started in the past and continues up to the present. The phrase "I knew him since January" is incorrect because it does not convey the ongoing nature of the action.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 2565 views

I knew him since january

This phrase is incorrect. The past simple tense "knew" is not suitable for expressing an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

The correct form should be "I have known him since January."
  • Dec 17, 2015 ... “I know the accused as my former extra lessons teacher and I knew him since January this year. He used to give me some blue tablets that ...
  • Jan 4, 2016 ...I knew him since January 2001. He was very kind, honest, energetic, and always passionate about work. Knowing him and working with him ...
  • Dec 17, 2015 ... “I know the accused as my former extra lessons teacher and I knew him since January this year. He used to give me some blue tablets that ...
  • Aug 27, 2015 ... I knew him since January 1st 1984, I am glad I refused to change my stance on him! You guys need to read this speech given by Joshua ...

Alternatives:

  • I have known him since January
  • I have been knowing him since January
  • I knew him in January and still do
  • I have been acquainted with him since January
  • I have been friends with him since January

I have knowing him since january

This phrase is incorrect. The verb form "knowing" is not used in the present perfect tense in English.

The correct form should be "I have known him since January."

Alternatives:

  • I have known him since January
  • I have been knowing him since January
  • I knew him in January and still do
  • I have been acquainted with him since January
  • I have been friends with him since January

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