i
The word you use when you talk about yourself.
Used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves.
- Base: i
- Plural: i
I guess
1to express uncertainty
You say this when you are not sure but think something is true.
- I guess we’ll find out soon.
- It’s okay, I guess.
I mean
1used to explain further
You say this when you want to explain your words or make them more clear.
- I mean, we could try a different approach.
- It’s not that I don’t like him—I mean, he’s a nice guy.
if I were you
1advice from imagined perspective
You say this before giving advice, imagining you are the other person.
- If I were you, I’d talk to her about it.
- If I were you, I wouldn’t buy that car.
for all I know
1expressing uncertainty about something
Used to say you are not sure about something.
- He might be lying, for all I know.
- For all I know, she could be at home.
for all I know
2admitting uncertainty about something
You say this when you do not know if something is true or not.
- For all I know, he could be lying.
- She might have already left, for all I know.
as far as I know
1To the best of my knowledge
From what I know; based on my information.
- As far as I know, they are still together.
- As far as I know, there’s no meeting today.
as far as I know
2To my knowledge; based on what I know now
Based on what I know right now.
- As far as I know, she’s still in Paris.
- As far as I know, this is the last train.
as far as I know
3according to what I know now
You say this to show you are telling what you know, but it might not be complete or correct.
- As far as I know, they’re still together.
- As far as I know, the meeting is at 10.