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i didn't see you for long time vs i havn't see you for long time

The correct phrase is "I haven't seen you for a long time." It's commonly used in English to express that a significant amount of time has passed since the last encounter with someone. The incorrect phrase contains errors in verb tense and spelling.
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i didn't see you for long time

This phrase is incorrect due to the use of the past tense "didn't" with the verb "see."

The correct form should be "I haven't seen you for a long time." This structure is used to convey that a considerable period has elapsed since the last meeting with someone.
  • I didn't see you for a long time.
  • Harvey didn't see it for a long time.
  • I was looking over there for a long time but I didn't see any...
  • I not see Johnno for long time.
  • Then go someplace I can't see you for a long time, okay?
  • I know, but it's almost morning, and you'll be going back... ...and I won't see you for a long time.
  • And I probably won't see them for a long time.
  • I mean, I didn't see - I didn't see you walk in.
  • - I didn't see you laugh.
  • I didn't see you later, and...
  • Oh. I didn't see you.
  • I didn't see you on the phone.
  • I didn't see you being so standoffish.
  • - I didn't see you.
  • I didn't see you there.
  • I didn't see you in Court either.
  • But I didn't see you.
  • I didn't see you at the briefing.
  • I didn't see you the last few times.
  • I didn't see you sitting there.

Alternatives:

  • I haven't seen you in a while.
  • It's been a long time since I saw you.
  • I haven't seen you for ages.
  • I haven't seen you in ages.

i havn't see you for long time

This phrase is incorrect due to the misspelling of "haven't" and the incorrect verb form "see."

The correct version is "I haven't seen you for a long time." This structure is commonly used in English to express a significant gap in time since the last encounter with someone.
  • That's because I havn't done push-ups for half a year already.
  • I'm not ba able to see you for long tonight.
  • I didn't see you for a long time.
  • It hurts me when I don't see you for such a long time.
  • Then go someplace I can't see you for a long time, okay?
  • I know, but it's almost morning, and you'll be going back... ...and I won't see you for a long time.
  • No power for long time, Commander.
  • We won't bother you for long.
  • I can't protect you for long without it.
  • We need that report. I can't protect you for long without it.
  • I've tolerated you for long enough.
  • I will not waste our food on you for long.
  • I chased you for long enough.
  • And this little school will not hold you for long.
  • I haven't seen you for long.
  • I realize I won't be able to hold you for long, Jedi.
  • I don't believe that a mistake as generous as yours can hurt you for long.
  • We've imposed on you for long enough.
  • BOPE has been abandoned for long time.
  • For long time I alone dwell in the dust.

Alternatives:

  • I haven't seen you in ages.
  • It's been a while since I saw you.
  • I haven't seen you for a long time.
  • I haven't seen you in a long time.

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