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We have known each other all our lives. vs We have known each other for all our lives.

Both phrases are correct, but the preposition 'for' is optional in this context.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"We have known each other all our lives."

This phrase is used to express a long-standing relationship or familiarity between two people since childhood or for a significant period of time.

Examples:

  • We have known each other all our lives and have always been best friends.
  • They have known each other all their lives, so they understand each other very well.
  • I feel like I have known her all my life, even though we only met a few years ago.
  • Growing up in the same neighborhood, they have known each other all their lives.
  • It's amazing how they have known each other all their lives and still get along so well.
  • Jun 30, 2022 ... Khadeija and her host sister. Whenever I'm with her, I feel like we have known each other all our lives. We could talk for hours ...
  • We met in the church nursery at Spring Baptist Church, but neither of us remember our first meeting. We have known each other all our lives. We have four ...
  • Sep 8, 2021 ... We have known each other all our lives. Harlan I am so sorry this has happened. Remember all the fun things and how happy Debbie always was ...
  • We have known each other all our lives. We have four children: Jace (Graduated for University of Arkansas and Owns Caton Roofing & Construction), Jordan ...
  • Nov 13, 2024 ... Everyone dapping each other up like we have known each other all our lives is priceless- love my Knick's family, we are absolutely the best of ...
  • May 7, 2017 ... “Absolutely,” said Mary and Rhonda, Rod's wife, added, “We feel we have known each other all our lives.” The Carews are profoundly grateful ...
  • Jul 22, 2010 ... What a wonderful time Terri and I had with you Diane! Just as you said, it felt as though we have known each other all our lives! Thank you for ...
  • Jan 24, 2012 ... In many cases it is as if we have known each other all our lives and that the physical boundaries are meaningless. Please visit David Terry ...
  • We have known each other all our lives ,Brenda. You and Butch had a marriage wanted by all. I loved that guy and I love you. Know I am here. Comment. Share.
  • Jan 20, 2021 ... although we didn't talk much but we were friends forever..we have known each other all our lives..still hard to believe your gone...love you ...

Alternatives:

  • We have known each other for our entire lives.
  • We have known each other since we were born.
  • We have known each other since childhood.
  • We have known each other for as long as I can remember.
  • We have known each other forever.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

"We have known each other for all our lives. "

While grammatically correct, this phrase is less common and may sound slightly awkward to native speakers. The preposition 'for' is not typically used in this context.
  • Aug 2, 2021 ... It feels like we have known each other for all our lives. I was smiling more, I have never felt this way before. Then there it was, I ...
  • Jun 14, 2023 ... I basked in how connected I felt to the people around me, my brothers and sisters; we have known each other for all our lives and lifetimes.
  • Mar 1, 2024 ... We have the feeling that we have known each other for all our lives," Elene says. After finding each other, they confronted their parents ...
  • Jul 19, 2024 ... We have the feeling that we have known each other for all our lives." Elene Deisadze via the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). A few ...
  • Tammy Spalding | Feb 1, 2011 & Cochrane, ON | In Loving Memory of Tammy Lee Spalding 1982 - 2011 It is ... Learn More.
  • ... we have known each other for all our lives. Phil is a brilliant singer/songwriter that has been on stage here in Chicago for over a decade. He will be ...
  • ... we have known each other for all our lives. We have been through thick and thin, you're the thin one of course, I have learnt so much from you and had so ...

Alternatives:

  • We have known each other all our lives.
  • We have known each other since we were born.
  • We have known each other since childhood.
  • We have known each other for as long as I can remember.
  • We have known each other forever.

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