Can you give me examples of "have been longing to"?

I have been longing to see you again. She has been longing to visit Paris for years. He has been longing to meet his favorite author. They have been longing to go on a vacation. We have been longing to try that new restaurant.

What are some alternatives to "have been longing to"?

have been eager to have been waiting to have been excited to

Can you give me examples of "have been longing for"?

She has been longing for a peaceful vacation. He has been longing for a promotion at work. They have been longing for a solution to their financial problems. I have been longing for a good night's sleep. We have been longing for a change in our routine.

What are some alternatives to "have been longing for"?

have been desiring have been yearning for have been craving

Which is correct:
"have been longing to" or "have been longing for"?

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have been longing to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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This phrase is used when referring to a specific action or event that someone has been eagerly waiting to happen.

Examples:

I have been longing to see you again.
She has been longing to visit Paris for years.
He has been longing to meet his favorite author.
They have been longing to go on a vacation.
We have been longing to try that new restaurant.

Alternatives:

have been eager to
have been waiting to
have been excited to

have been longing for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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This phrase is used when expressing a desire or wish for something that one does not have.

Examples:

She has been longing for a peaceful vacation.
He has been longing for a promotion at work.
They have been longing for a solution to their financial problems.
I have been longing for a good night's sleep.
We have been longing for a change in our routine.

Alternatives:

have been desiring
have been yearning for
have been craving

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Have been longing to' is used when referring to a specific action or event that someone has been eagerly waiting to happen. On the other hand, 'have been longing for' is used when expressing a desire or wish for something that one does not have. The choice between the two depends on the context of the sentence.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

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Which is correct: "have been longing to" or "have been longing for"?

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Which is correct:
"have been longing to" or "have been longing for"?