Can you say im knowing?

We use present simple to describe the way things are (and for a few other things), and we use present continuous to describe what we are doing. Stative verbs like know and feel are used to describe the way things are, rather than an action, so we always use present simple- “I know”.

Is it correct to say I have been knowing?

No, “I have been knowing you” is not correct: “Know” is a “stative verb ”. Stative verbs describe a state of being and cannot be progressive. I have known you is the correct way.

Is it known or knowing?

“Know” is a verb in the present tense, e.g. u know that. “Known” is a past participle, a form of a verb which functions as an adjective, e.g. the known world.

Can we use knowing as a verb?

verb (used without object), knew, known, know·ing. to have knowledge or clear and certain perception, as of fact or truth. to be cognizant or aware, as of some fact, circumstance, or occurrence; have information, as about something. the fact or state of knowing; knowledge.

What does I’m knowing mean?

A knowing gesture or remark is one that shows that you understand something, for example the way that someone is feeling or what they really mean, even though it has not been mentioned directly.

Is state a verb of have?

State verbs generally fall into 4 groups: Emotion: love, hate, want, need. Possession: have, own, want, belong. Sense: see, hear, smell, seem. Thought: know, believe, remember.

How long have you been knowing him is it correct?

“Have known him” is correct. It says you knew him and you still know him. “Have been known him” would be quite ungrammatical for any native speaker. Some people, especially in the Southern U.S., might say, “I’ve been knowing[or “knowin’] him for ten years!”

Can I say I been?

“I been” is not Standard English, and you should avoid writing it outside of quoted direct speech.

How do you use know in a sentence?

Knows sentence example

1. No one knows what the mother might do.
2. She knows she’s lost and is desperate.
3. Anyone who has a child knows the love and concern parents feel for their offspring.
4. We’re a house of cards in a windstorm, held together by God knows what.

Is know singular or plural?

“Know” is the plural form of the verb. Plural forms are also used with declarative statements involving yourself as the subject, and imperative commands. I know exactly what you’re talking about. We don’t know who passed through last evening, officer.

How do you use the word knowing?

Knowing sentence example

1. She didn’t feel any better knowing Talon couldn’t kill her here!
2. She gave him a cold stare, knowing her face was getting red.
3. Knowing that was one thing.
4. Señor Medena eyed Carmen thoughtfully, but like Alex, there was no way of knowing what was on his mind.
5. I couldn’t stand not knowing !

What is a word for knowing?

Words related to knowing insightful, intelligent, perceptive, sophisticated, awake, brilliant, cool, crack, deliberate, discerning, expert, intended, percipient, qualified, quick, sage, sharp, slick, smart, wise.

Is it correct to say I am knowing in formal English?

“I am knowing” would not be considered correct in formal English. To understand why, let us consider a similar word like “think.” It’s acceptable to say both “I think” and “I’m thinking” depending on circumstances and meaning. “I think” is a state. You decided something once and that decision doesn’t continually change.

Is it correct to say I am knowing or thinking?

It would be grammatically correct to use this adjective to say “I am knowing”, but it is more often used to describe a gesture rather than a person: She gave me a knowing smile. To think is an action which you can do in either present or general.

Is it acceptable to say ‘I think’ instead of ‘I’m thinking’?

To understand why, let us consider a similar word like “think.” It’s acceptable to say both “I think” and “I’m thinking” depending on circumstances and meaning. “I think” is a state. You decided something once and that decision doesn’t continually change. Example: “I think Avatar was a great movie.”

What is a good sentence for knowing nothing?

Sentence Examples So, knowingyou changed nothing on the camera, how many of the images do you think will be an accurate representation of what you saw? He kept a careful watch on her, knowingit was him who taught her everything she knows. There is nothing more satisfying than knowingyour entire record can be accounted for by your own hands.