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For the last two days, I have not been feeling well. vs Since the last two days, I have not been feeling well.

The sentence 'For the last two days, I have not been feeling well.' is correct, while 'since the last two days, I have not been feeling well.' is incorrect. 'For' is the correct word to refer to a specific duration of time in the past, while 'since' refers to a starting point in time, not a duration.
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Last updated: July 26, 2024 • 42681 views

For the last two days, I have not been feeling well.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a specific duration of time in the past.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker has been feeling unwell for the past two days.
  • For the last two days, I have not been feeling well. or Since the last two days, I have not been feeling well. ? I am not feeling well or i am not keeping ...

Since the last two days, I have not been feeling well.

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Since' is used to refer to a starting point in time, not a duration.

  • or Since the last two days, I have not been feeling well. ? I am not feeling well or i am not keeping well? Important Links. Check Grammar Take Grammar Quiz ...

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