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I have known him for five years.

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Narrator

I have known him for five years.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Information

I've known him for five years.

Answering a Question

How long have you known him? I've known him for five years.

Starting a Story

I've known him for five years, and during that time...

Making a Comparison

I've known him for five years, while I've only known her for two.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I have been acquainted with him for a period of five years.

Informal

I've known him for five years now.

Simpler English

I know him; it's been five years.

Phrases to learn

have known him

To be familiar with someone for a specified duration.

for five years

Indicating a duration of time.