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how long will you be there for vs for how long will you be there

Both are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They're interchangeable and have the same meaning. The choice between the two depends on personal preference or the context in which they're used.
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how long will you be there for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal English.

This phrase is commonly used in informal conversations to inquire about the duration of someone's presence at a place. It is a casual way of asking how much time the person plans to stay.

Examples:

  • How long will you be there for the party?
  • I'm not sure how long I'll be there for.
  • How long will you be there for the meeting?
  • Jan 28, 2014 ... Hello folks. John: I'm going to visit Canada for this vacation? Me: Really? #1. How long will you be there for? // #2. How long will you be ...
  • Apr 15, 2015 ... It is optional in colloquial style to include the preposition in the question. How long will you be there for? But it is certainly not necessary ...
  • Jul 20, 2024 ... How long will you be there for? I agree that Joshua Tree NP is really nice, and 2 days will allow you to see most of it. There are some ...
  • May 14, 2024 ... How long will you be there for work? A night or two? A couple of weeks? I had reservations at the Hampton Inn last year but changed my plans ...
  • Sep 2, 2024 ... How long will you be there for? The longer the more things you can see further away from the capital. Both times I've gone I did a full ...
  • HOW LONG WILL YOU BE THERE FOR? Plenty of photographers have fixed time limits on the weddings they shoot, but that doesn't make sense to me; it's not the ...
  • How long will you be there for on the wedding day? For full day coverage I don't put a time limit on the amount of hours included. I normally arrive a ...
  • Sep 15, 2012 ... How long will you be there for? – Mark Mayo. Commented Sep 15, 2012 at 5:00. I will be there for 9 days. – richard. Commented Sep 15, 2012 at 6 ...
  • Nov 15, 2013 ... How long will you be there for? The standard 6 month tour? Reply · bobofthecold on 17 Nov 13 at 16:43. At Davis the summer us usually around 3 ...

Alternatives:

  • For how long will you be there?
  • How long will you stay there?
  • Until when will you be there?
  • How long do you plan to be there?
  • How long are you going to be there?

for how long will you be there

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal English.

This phrase is commonly used in more formal contexts or written communication. It is a grammatically correct way of asking about the duration of someone's presence at a place.

Examples:

  • For how long will you be there on your trip?
  • Can you tell me for how long you will be there?
  • For how long will you be there during the event?
  • Jan 28, 2014 ... Hello folks. John: I'm going to visit Canada for this vacation? Me: Really? #1. How long will you be there for? // #2. How long will you be ...
  • Sep 14, 2021 ... Hope this helps. When (and for how long) will you be there? Like; Helpful; Hug. 2 ...
  • Oct 13, 2024 ... What country will you be visiting from, and for how long will you be there? Hope you have a great trip! Santa Maria del mar beach was a nice ...
  • Apr 3, 2024 ... It's not Marseilles. Second, at which train station will you find yourself, and for how long will you be there? There are many train ...
  • Mar 28, 2024 ... When and for how long will you be there? Some places to visit are Lefkada as mentioned below (especially west coast beaches), Nicopolis ...
  • Jun 17, 2008 ... You are going to Bangalore! For how long will you be there. I am arriving in Bangalore mid July. Reply ...
  • Oct 22, 2024 ... But if you share more of this goodness I'm going to book a trip soon ‍ For how long will you be there? 1.
  • Feb 17, 2014 ... I'm wondering two things: For how long will you be there? And what do you plan to do during your stay? I ask because if you're going to be ...
  • May 4, 2006 ... When are you going???? Link. nancy May 4, 2006, 9:09 am. When are you leaving and for how long will you be there? I have been to Regina many ...
  • Mar 22, 2020 ... Should you close businesses to stop the spread of the virus? If so, which ones do you close and for how long? Will you be there to help ...

Alternatives:

  • How long will you be there for?
  • How long will you stay there?
  • Until when will you be there?
  • How long do you plan to be there?
  • How long are you going to be there?

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