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i know vs i knew

The phrases 'i know' and 'i knew' are not directly comparable as they are used in different contexts. 'I know' is used to express present knowledge or understanding, while 'I knew' is used to indicate past knowledge or understanding. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on the tense and timing of the situation being described.

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i know

The phrase 'i know' is correct and commonly used in English to express present knowledge or understanding.

Use 'i know' when you want to convey that you have current knowledge or understanding of something.

Examples:

I know the answer to that question.
I know how to play the piano.

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Remiss of me, i know.
Look, it's irritating, i know.
I'm confusing you with the another pathetic, drunk that i know.
It sounds really superficial, i know.
She's a hexenbiest, i know.
You were still there, of course i know.
Mother's day, man, i know...
Sorry, i know, that's just how i feel.
OK, i know, it's not fair.
Catchy, i know, but not at the time.
It's a big change, i know.
i know, and you were right.
i know, but we've got two artifacts.
You should be able to, i know, but under the law, there has to be a custody hearing first.
David, i know, and believe me, If there was any other way, I would've taken it.
No, i know, and I'm sorry.
No, i know, it's just, I promised hanna I'd help her.
if not, he won't eat a bite, i know.
You were close to the kid, i know.
i know. but mommy needs her sleep right now, OK?

Alternatives:

I am aware
I understand
I am certain
I am familiar with
I am well-informed

i knew

The phrase 'i knew' is correct and commonly used in English to indicate past knowledge or understanding.

Use 'i knew' when you want to convey that you had knowledge or understanding of something in the past.

Examples:

I knew the answer to that question yesterday.
I knew how to play the piano when I was younger.

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Well, i knew that she quit medical school.
But i knew, even from the beginning, he was dangerous.
She asked me for a light, and the moment i looked into her eyes, i knew that she was somethin' special.
When Jasper called himself replacement I knew what Dante meant.
When i blew that building, i knew that there would be a heavy cost.
But today i told the truth... even though i knew she'd get hurt.
The reason i knew about the affair Was because tracy welling was my friend.
I knew someone would remember my birthday.
I knew marriage would suit you.
And I knew someone who really deserved some clarity.
I knew I left that journal somewhere.
I knew dog investigation was important.
I volunteered because I knew he wouldn't.
I went to her because I knew that she and I could have a measured conversation, whereas I knew you would immediately become defensive.
I knew I had a problem pretty early on, and I dealt with it because I didn't want to wait and I knew it would just get worse.
I was, because deep down I knew, I knew it didn't mean anything and now I've got to tell Mick, break his heart.
Then I knew, I knew what my purpose.
I knew... I knew it was them or me.
Ka was the most noble man i knew.
At least not the one i knew.

Alternatives:

I was aware
I understood
I was certain
I was familiar with
I was well-informed

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