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Rajesh jain Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Since/ever since

Are these two sentences mean the same ?
1.I have know him ever since he was 4 years old.
2.I have known him since he was 4 years old.
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Do these two sentences mean the same? Nearly. 'Ever' emphasises that I've known him for a lot of years.

— Rover_KE

  • Do these two sentences mean the same?
  • Nearly.
  • 'Ever' emphasises that I've known him for a lot of years.
  • I wouldn't use 'ever' if he's now only six years old.
  • Rover
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Do these two sentences mean the same?
Nearly. 'Ever' emphasises that I've known him for a lot of years.

I wouldn't use 'ever' if he's now only six years old.

Rover
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yes they convey the same meaning..
rajesh jain.I know him ever since he was 4 years old.
dont add "have" in the above sentence
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Sorry, Butterfly wings - that is not correct.

Rover
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Rover_KESorry, Butterfly wings - that is not correct.Rover
opss what is incorrect, do let me know please
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Roger's right.

You have to use present perfect here. It's something which refers to the present.

I have known him (ever) since he was four years old. correct
I know him (ever) since he was four years old. wrong
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Ahh, yes yes, indeed,,, now i see... thank you Louis, and thanks a lot Rover...
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