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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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A long time ago and a long time

What is the difference between these two sentences: It was a long time ago and It has been a long time. I mean that when you didn't see a person for some time and she answer you like that. Is any difference between thise two sentences? Thanks
  

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-- She is thinking of that past event It has been a long time. -- She is thinking of the time between that event and now .

  • -- She is thinking of that past event It has been a long time.
  • -- She is thinking of the time between that event and now .
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It was a long time ago.-- She is thinking of that past event

It has been a long time. -- She is thinking of the time between that event and now.

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