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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

in some time / for some time

Hi, 

What is the difference between the two sentences below?

1. I have not met her for some time.
2. I have not met her in some time.

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

For me, (1) is more natural.

— GPY

  • For me, (1) is more natural.
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For me, (1) is more natural.
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Brits use "for", and Yanks tend use "in" in that context. Yanks will also use "for" sometimes for no reason.
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Thank you, GPY and enoon.
enoonBrits use "for", and Yanks tend use "in" in that context. Yanks will also use "for" sometimes for no reason.
I see. Now I understand that.
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