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Aya-san Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

I know/ I have known

1." I have known him for many years." ( from my English textbook)

Can I also say

2." I know him for many years." ?

If Yes, which one sounds more natural?
  

Top answer

You have to use "I have known him for many years" here, because the action started in the past and is still continuing

— Philologist

  • You have to use "I have known him for many years" here, because the action started in the past and is still continuing
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You have to use "I have known him for many years" here, because the action started in the past and is still continuing Emotion: smile
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No, only 1) is correct. You can say "I know him well", though. 1) is a case where the present perfect is used to express an action/state that started "many years" ago - the date is not mentioned - and is still true at the moment you're speaking.
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Thank you philologist and pieanne!
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