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GrammarRule Posted 16 years ago
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Which ones are correct?
1. I've "already" known him for years.
2. I've kown him for years "already".
Or
3. I've known him "already" for years.
Thank you in advance!
1. I've "already" known him for years.
2. I've kown him for years "already".
Or
3. I've known him "already" for years.
Thank you in advance!
Top answer
I've already known him for years - most natural I've known him for years already - if the relationship is about to change (ie employer/employee), you hear it said but prefer it without the already. I've known him for years is much more natural.
- I've already known him for years - most natural I've known him for years already - if the relationship is about to change (ie employer/employee), you hear it said but prefer it without the already.
- I've known him for years is much more natural.
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I've already known him for years - most natural
I've known him for years already - if the relationship is about to change (ie employer/employee), you hear it said but prefer it without the already. I've known him for years is much more natural.
I've known him for years already - if the relationship is about to change (ie employer/employee), you hear it said but prefer it without the already. I've known him for years is much more natural.
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