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As you may already know
Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

Q: What are some alternatives to "As you may already know"?

Some alternatives include " as you might be aware ", " you're probably aware that ", or " it's likely you already know " depending on the context.

USAGE SUMMARY

The part of the sentence "As you may already know" is correct and usable in written English
This phrase can be used to introduce a topic that you assume the reader already knows, or to introduce a piece of information that the reader may already be aware of. Example sentence: As you may already know, I moved to a new house last month.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Academia

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

48 human-written examples

As you may already know, I live with dementia.

News & Media

The Guardian

"As you may already know, your hydration system is the best tool to keep soldiers hydrated.

News & Media

The New York Times

As you may already know, ABC is bringing back its popular-ish eighties sci-fi drama "V" starting in November.

News & Media

The New Yorker

As you may already know, the group's first choice for a rally was the Great Lawn in the park.

News & Media

The New York Times

As you may already know — since most of the prerelease publicity has been done in character — Sacha Baron Cohen's latest comic avatar is Admiral General Aladeen, despot of Wadiya, a fictitious North African country, and the subject of "The Dictator".

News & Media

The New York Times

As you may already know, a disc with the names of the Lagarde list was officially handed over to the Greek government for purposes of investigating corruption and tax evasion.

News & Media

The Guardian - Opinion

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

12 human-written examples

Second, as some of you may already know, it is inaccurate to say that Columbia students do not have ROTC available to them.

Academia

Columbia University

As some of you may already know we've decided to postpone The Europas Awards for tech companies in Europe until after the Summer.

News & Media

TechCrunch

Second, as many of you may already know, I have a personal stake in this particular case; the student the Butler administration went after is my son.

News & Media

Huffington Post

Okay, so as many of you may already know, Taylor Swift posted this cute, adorable picture of her and her brand new kitten on Instagram late last night and labeled it as, "Meet Olivia Benson". Check it out!

News & Media

HuffPost

Doing quests, as many of you may already know, give you rewards.

Wiki

WikiHow

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "As you may already know" to smoothly introduce information, avoiding abrupt topic shifts. This helps maintain a comfortable and engaging tone for the reader.

Common error

Avoid starting multiple consecutive sentences or paragraphs with "As you may already know". Overuse can make your writing sound condescending or repetitive.

Antonio Rotolo, PhD

Digital Humanist | Computational Linguist | CEO @Ludwig.guru

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Linguistic Context

The phrase "As you may already know" functions as an introductory element, specifically a discourse marker. It signals to the reader or listener that the following information is likely familiar. Ludwig AI confirms that it's grammatically correct and usable in English.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

64%

Science

15%

Academia

Less common in

Wiki

Formal & Business

Encyclopedias

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "As you may already know" is a versatile introductory phrase used to gently introduce information that the writer assumes the audience is already familiar with. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness and widespread use. While highly common, especially in news and media, overusing this phrase may sound condescending or repetitive. Therefore, diversify your writing by substituting it with alternatives like "as you might be aware" or "you're probably aware that". Always consider your audience and the context to ensure the tone is appropriate and engaging.

Alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

As you might be aware

Subtly softens the assumption of prior knowledge compared to the original phrase.

As you are likely aware

Implies a high probability of the listener's awareness.

No doubt you're familiar with

More confident assertion of the listener's familiarity.

You're probably aware that

Informal and conversational way to introduce a known fact.

It's likely you already know

Emphasizes the probability of prior knowledge from a more detached perspective.

You may have heard that

Suggests the information might have reached the listener through hearsay.

More alternative expressions(3)

As you may well know

As you may already be

As you may already have

FAQs

How can I use "As you may already know" in a sentence?

You can use "As you may already know" to introduce information that you believe your audience is likely to be familiar with. For example, "As you may already know, the company is undergoing a restructuring process".

What are some alternatives to "As you may already know"?

Some alternatives include "as you might be aware", "you're probably aware that", or "it's likely you already know" depending on the context.

Is it correct to use "As you may already know" at the beginning of a formal email?

Yes, it is acceptable to use "As you may already know" at the beginning of a formal email, but consider the audience and context. Ensure it doesn't sound condescending. Alternatives like "as you are likely aware" might be more suitable in some formal settings.

When should I avoid using "As you may already know"?

Avoid using "As you may already know" when introducing completely new or complex information that the audience is unlikely to be familiar with. In such cases, a direct and clear introduction is more effective.

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Table of contents

Usage summary

Human-verified examples

Expert writing tips

Linguistic context

Ludwig's wrap-up

Alternative expressions

FAQs

Source & Trust

84%

Authority and reliability

4.5/5

Expert rating

Real-world application tested

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As you may already knowGrammar usage guide and real-world examples

As you may already know
Grammar usage guide and real-world examples