I know how you feel. vs I know what you mean.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are often used interchangeably to express understanding or empathy towards someone's feelings or experiences.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 895 views

I know how you feel.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express empathy or understanding towards someone's feelings.

This phrase is used to show that you understand or can relate to the emotions someone is experiencing.

Examples:

I know how you feel after going through a breakup.
I know how you feel when you lose a loved one.
I know how you feel when you're stressed out at work.

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Look, Tessa, I know how you feel.
Chuck, I know how you feel.
Look, Maggie... ...I know how you feel.
For what it's worth, I know how you feel.
Believe me, I know how you feel.
I know that you are angry, and I know that you would almost wish to have the opportunity to enter now into activities of revenge. But, "he said, "what I really want you to know is that I know how you feel.
Androvax, I know how you feel.
Relax, I know how you feel.
I've been there, Junior, I know how you feel.
For what it's worth, I know how you feel.
I broke your little finger with a tackle from behind when you were six, so I know how you feel.
I've been where you are. I know how you feel.
Kara, listen. I know how you feel.
Greta, I know how you feel.
Well, I know how you feel.
(Louise) I know how you feel.
I guess I know how you feel.
John, I know how you feel.
Brenna, I know how you feel.
No, I know how you feel.

Alternatives:

I understand how you feel.
I can relate to how you feel.
I empathize with your feelings.

I know what you mean.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express understanding or agreement with someone's statement or experience.

This phrase is used to indicate that you understand the meaning or sentiment behind what someone is saying.

Examples:

I know what you mean about feeling overwhelmed.
I know what you mean when you say life is challenging.
I know what you mean about wanting to take a break.

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Yes, I know what you mean.
No, I know what you mean.
Good point. I know what you mean.
I just said I know what you mean.
You mean... I know what you mean.
Yes, auntie, I know what you mean.
No, man, I know what you mean.
No, I know what you mean.
- I know what you mean.
I'm not sure I know what you mean.
No, I know what you mean.
- I know what you mean.
-I think I know what you mean.
I think I know what you mean.
Yes, I think I know what you mean.
- Yes, I know what you mean.
I think I know what you mean.
No, I know what you mean.
I know what you mean. I feel fine.
Yes, I know what you mean.

Alternatives:

I understand your point.
I get where you're coming from.
I see what you're saying.

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I know how you feel. vs I know what you mean.