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  1. "Know about" vs. "know of" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Recently one of my friends told me that there is distinct difference between 'know of something' and 'know about something' expressions. 'know of' is used when you have personal …

  2. to know vs to know about - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Possible duplicate of "Know about" vs. "know of". Also What are the differences between “know”, “know about”, and “know of”? on English Language Learners, which is probably a better site …

  3. Usage of the phrase "you don't know what you don't know"

    Feb 25, 2012 · What is the correct usage of phrase "you don't know what you don't know"? Can it be used in formal conversation/writing?

  4. "doesn't know" vs "don't know" [duplicate] - English Language

    May 26, 2019 · It's not just you that doesn't know. Now, according to owl.purdue.edu, we should use "doesn't" when the subject is singular (except when the subject is "you" or "I"), and "don't" …

  5. Grammar and use of 'as we know it' - English Language & Usage …

    Jul 17, 2022 · In my understanding, ' as we know it ' usually follows a noun phrase and means like The building as we know it = the version/condition of the building we know now. First, I'm not …

  6. “I know“ or “I do know” - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Mar 25, 2015 · Possibly, "I do know that" can in fact only be used, when, you are answering the question of whether or not you know the issue at hand (or your knowledge has been called in …

  7. Difference between "already know" and "have already known"

    I've been thinking that the phrase " already know " is different from the phrase " have already known ". Already know: I know something clearly at this point of saying (present) Have already …

  8. Which is correct: "So far as I know" or "As far as I know"?

    Mar 28, 2011 · Thus, "As far as I know, Bob is happy" over "Bob is happy, so far as I know". They are equivalent in meaning therefore, but choice of one over another betrays, for me, certain …

  9. “aware” vs “know” - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    For me, know implies knowledge of details or individual pieces, while am aware of implies a knowledge only of a whole. Using your example, knowing my rights means that I know I have …

  10. grammar - Do you know or did you know? - English Language

    Jul 17, 2018 · If you want to know if your friend knew at the time, you speak in the past tense. If you want to ask your friend if he or she knows at the moment, then speak in the present tense.