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Teal lime Posted 8 years ago
Grammar
For some time & for a while
Should I use "for some time" or "for a while" in the sentence below?
You may stay here for some time / for a while.
Thank you.
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"For some time" normally means "for a longer time than you might suppose". "For a while" means "for an indeterminate length of time, but not very long". The choice depends on the context, on what you are trying to say.
- "For some time" normally means "for a longer time than you might suppose".
- "For a while" means "for an indeterminate length of time, but not very long".
- The choice depends on the context, on what you are trying to say.
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"For some time" normally means "for a longer time than you might suppose". "For a while" means "for an indeterminate length of time, but not very long". The choice depends on the context, on what you are trying to say.
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