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I have not seen you for a long time vs I havn't seen you for a long time

Both phrases are correct, but the first one is more commonly used in formal writing and speech. The contraction 'haven't' is the informal version of 'have not'.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 16425 views

I have not seen you for a long time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal writing and speech.

This phrase is the full form of 'haven't seen you for a long time' and is suitable for formal contexts.
  • Nov 14, 2017 ... Translation: I have not seen you for a long time, a time spanning years. Not translation: I have not seen you in Macy's department store ...
  • Jul 15, 2013 ... 1. both work but are a bit colloquial, informal, casual. I would say "I have not seen you for a long time" or "i have not seen you for such a ...
  • Jan 27, 2018 ... It (somewhat) literally says I have not seen you for a long time. It may infer that you missed the person being addressed by the tone of ...
  • Feb 20, 2021 ... I have not seen you for a long time. Welcome back, David. Thank you for the warm welcome. I have long since aware that my knowledge of ...
  • Dec 13, 2017 ... Julie- I know I have not seen you for a long time but from what I have read, you made him happy and he deserved that (as do you). Riley and ...
  • It was nice to get greeted by the starter who said “wow I have not seen you for a long time”. At least he remembered me Now it is time to put some time ...
  • Oct 31, 2023 ... I have not seen you for a long time, but know the power of grief. Keep the good memories and share them with others who care. God Bless You ...
  • ... I have not seen you for a long time. I am sorry to here of her home going but just know that there is no more suffering and nor pain. As the song writer ...
  • I have not seen you for a long time. You are one of the favourite cricketer to me. I like you very much. May Allah bless you for all time to come. Best ...
  • May 13, 2023 ... Even though I have not seen you for a long time I always asked how you were doing and your mom sent me pictures of you. I remember holding ...

Alternatives:

  • I haven't seen you for a long time.

I havn't seen you for a long time

This phrase is correct but more commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is a contraction of 'have not seen you for a long time' and is suitable for informal contexts.
  • I havn't seen you for a long time, I hope your fine :) (Smile) Until next time ! Bye. Reply. ThatAlleyRat's avatar · ThatAlleyRat Jul 8, 2019. Thank you for the ...
  • May 14, 2020 ... Hello, I havn't seen you for a long time ! more. View 1 comment. May 13, 2021 · Meta · About · Blog · Jobs · Help · API · Privacy · Consumer ...
  • Mar 20, 2011 ... ... I havn't seen you for a long time but you were always in my heart--Huffy. March 26, 2011. Margene and family, I was so sorry to read about ...
  • Watch yah, I-mon wanna. buy a bike yu know, Rasta, Jah know. I havn't seen you for a long time. Hear this, I want ...
  • Nov 25, 2021 ... ... I havn't seen you for a long time. を Long time no see. など。よく聞く挨拶で使用するので、意味は通じます。 アメリカにベトナム難民が多く流入 ...

Alternatives:

  • I have not seen you for a long time.

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