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Tuongvan Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

for the last few weeks vs over the last few weeks

Dear teachers,
Is there any difference between the time phrase"for the last few weeks" and" over/in/during the last few weeks" ?

For example: I have been very busy over/in/during the last few weeks
I have been very busy for the last few weeks

Thank you in advance
  

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over, in, during. They are all equivalent to for in this context. for is the most usual word.

— CalifJim

  • over, in, during.
  • They are all equivalent to for in this context.
  • for is the most usual word.
  • during is probably the most formal, and over the least formal.
  • CJ
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over, in, during. They are all equivalent to for in this context.
for is the most usual word. during is probably the most formal, and over the least formal.
CJ
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You can't say which one is less or more formal. It always depends on the context. In this sentence there is no big difference in meaning.
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i have been very busy over the last two weeks training

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