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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

For long & for a long time

Are there any cases in which "for long" and "for a long time" can be used interchangeably?

If so, when do you use them?

Would you please give me some examples?

Thank you.

  

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teal lime Are there any cases in which "for long" and "for a long time" can be used interchangeably? Many, no doubt. Have you been here for a long time?

— Mister Micawber

  • teal lime Are there any cases in which "for long" and "for a long time" can be used interchangeably?
  • Many, no doubt.
  • Have you been here for a long time?
  • Have you been here for long?
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teal limeAre there any cases in which "for long" and "for a long time" can be used interchangeably?

Many, no doubt.

Have you been here for a long time?

Have you been here for long?

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