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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 • 16402 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.
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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.

Alternatives:

  • I have not seen you for a long time.

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