[Grammar] I have known/I know him for three years.

[vpkannan]

Hi,

1. I have known him for three years.
2. I know him for three years.

Is there any difference in the meaning of the above sentences?

Thanks.

 

[Rover_KE]

Please note that I have changed your thread title.



'Thread titles should include all or part of the word/phrase being discussed.'

 

[Matthew Wai]

Three years is a duration from the past to the present, so the present perfect should be used.