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I have been here for a long time vs i have been here from a long time

'I have been here for a long time' is the correct option. The preposition 'for' is used to indicate the duration of time that someone has been in a place. 'From' indicates the starting point of a period of time, not the duration.
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Explained by Vince
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Last updated: September 10, 2024

I have been here for a long time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the duration of time someone has been in a particular place.

Examples:

  • I have been here for a long time and I have no plans to leave.
  • She has been waiting for a long time for the bus to arrive.
  • They have been studying for a long time to pass the exam.
  • He has been living in this city for a long time.
  • We have been friends for a long time.

Alternatives:

  • I have been here a long time
  • I have been here a while
  • I have been here a long while
  • I have been here for ages
  • I have been here forever

i have been here from a long time

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'From' is not used to indicate the duration of time someone has been in a place.

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