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Happyyhousee Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

What is the meaning of the 'for'?

what is the meaning of the 'for'?
Hi, everybody:
I have seen the sentence below in a book of English grammar:
'I am here for six weeks.'
What is the meaning of the 'for'?
There are two explanations below:
1. a duration that 'I' want, plan, etc.
2. a duration

Which explanation above is correct?

Thanks a lot in advance.
  

Top answer

Hi, 'For' indicates a duration . eg It rained for two hours. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, 'For' indicates a duration .
  • eg It rained for two hours.
  • Clive
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Hi,

'For' indicates a duration. eg It rained for two hours.

Clive
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