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for how long vs how long for

Both 'for how long' and 'how long for' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to inquire about the duration of an action or event.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 8909 views

for how long

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the duration of an action or event.

This phrase is used to ask about the length of time something will last or has lasted. It is a common and natural way to inquire about duration.

Examples:

For how long have you been studying English?
I wonder for how long the concert will last.
Can you tell me for how long the meeting will take?
For how long will the exhibition be open?
She asked for how long the movie would be.

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I know where everything goes and when and for how long.
I decide when, where and for how long.
I don't know for how long, but now...
I got a Red Bull and a half a Sprite, but I can't vouch for how long it's been in there.
And you've worked for your automotive company for how long?
I can see who called here and for how long.
I just wonder for how long.
I can't even tell you for how long.
Don't ask me for how long.
Yes, for how long I wonder.
A c-classified mission for how long?
You've had this girl for how long?
The question is, for how long?
I'd be away, I wouldn't know for how long.
I don't know for how long. I have to keep this line free.
You have food and water for how long?
So you were with Alliance Armored Cars for how long?
You've been Wendell Singletary's assistant for how long?
I don't know for how long he was like that.
I just don't understand for how long you plan on sticking with us.

Alternatives:

How long for

how long for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about the duration of an action or event.

This phrase is used to ask about the length of time something will last or has lasted. It is a common and natural way to inquire about duration.

Examples:

How long for have you been studying English?
I wonder how long for the concert will last.
Can you tell me how long for the meeting will take?
How long for will the exhibition be open?
She asked how long for the movie would be.

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Phone the blood bank again and ask them how long for the blood, FFP and platelets.
How long for the ODN process?
How long for the I.D's?
- How long for an ambulance to get here?
I can't come back to Israel. I don't know how long for...
If not, how many pesticide products will still be evaluated on the basis of the 'old' uniform principles, and how long for?
How long for Reiss to fix his computers?
How long for you to get to 118 Calendar?
How long for Reiss to f¡x his computers?

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For how long

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