In vs for
"I've been boxing for 2 months"
"I haven't had a whiskey in 2 weeks"
How do I know when I should apply in instead of for when I have to indicate a duration?
Thanks
Top answer
“For 2 months” or “For 2 weeks” are not the deciding factor. “boxing” is a continuous or ongoing activity; whereas “having a whiskey” is countable and occasional. I would use “had” with an occasional event; whereas, I would use “been” with an ongoing event.
- “For 2 months” or “For 2 weeks” are not the deciding factor.
- “boxing” is a continuous or ongoing activity; whereas “having a whiskey” is countable and occasional.
- I would use “had” with an occasional event; whereas, I would use “been” with an ongoing event.
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“For 2 months” or “For 2 weeks” are not the deciding factor. “boxing” is a continuous or ongoing activity; whereas “having a whiskey” is countable and occasional.
I would use “had” with an occasional event; whereas, I would use “been” with an ongoing event.
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