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it has been raining since 3 days vs it has been raining for 3 days

'It has been raining for three days' is correct, while 'it has been raining since three days' is incorrect. 'For' is used to indicate a period of time, while 'since' is used to specify a starting point in time.
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Last updated: August 05, 2024 • 36741 views

it has been raining since 3 days

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Since' is used to indicate a starting point in time, not a duration.

To express the duration of an action, use 'for' followed by the period of time.
  • It has been raining since 3 days now. And the air has given up its anger and turned cooler. The leaves are dancing to its tune and the clouds are thundering ...
  • We love rain! The dark sky, thunder, and the smell!..RAINY DAYS make us HAPPY!!! It has been raining since 3 days now in Dooars.
  • Nov 15, 2022 ... Here in Stockholm Sweden, it has been raining since 3 days, and getting cold gradually after BONUS unusual sunny days until October. Wishing ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... 1 person found this review helpful. 5/5 Edith N. 5 years ago on Google. 24 hours light at bonsaac , but it's has been raining since 3 days ...
  • Oct 1, 2024 ... 24 hours light at bonsaac , but it's has been raining since 3 days ago and there is no good road at bonsaac. 1 person found this review ...

Alternatives:

  • it has been raining for 3 days

it has been raining for 3 days

This phrase is correct in English and commonly used to indicate the duration of continuous rain.

Use 'for' followed by the period of time to express the duration of an action that has been happening continuously.

Examples:

  • It has been raining for a week.
  • She has been studying for two hours.
  • They have been waiting for hours.
  • The baby has been sleeping for hours.
  • He has been working for days.
  • 7 days ago ... It has been raining for 3 days. Grammar. Which of these is the more natural way to phrase this: Está lloviendo desde hace tres días. Ha estado ...
  • May 25, 2024 ... ... as we have internet… It has been raining for 3 days, we expect roads to flood due to debris clogging the drains!! Stay safe & smart Florida ...
  • Apr 3, 2024 ... It has been raining for 3 days and I just checked the holes and water has collected in them. Do I need to solve this before planting them?
  • It has been raining for 3 days straight and and you are itching to get off of the couch and on to your bike. I have been in this situation. I have not ...
  • Dec 31, 2011 ... Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:11 pm. Thanks Vanter! it has been raining for 3 days now but hopefully tomorrow morning there is hope :) Thanks everyone ...
  • Sep 29, 2024 ... It has been raining for 3 days, and we are happy. The leftovers from Helene. The winds Friday were crazy and some peeps had damage. Our ...
  • Jan 1, 2024 ... It has been raining for 3 days but now it is dry and getting colder. I expect ice from tomorrow, so I'd ride to my brother to swap the Vado ...
  • May 9, 2010 ... It has been raining for 3 days, but I was driving the car in the rain for a day. The fuel filter was last replaced NOV 2009 and has 1,624 KM ...
  • Sep 6, 2011 ... Since it has been raining for 3 days straight I haven't been spending much time in the chicken coop. When I went out today to check on ...
  • Apr 21, 2020 ... I am having the same rain and soil saturation problems where the controller doesn't seem to know that it has been raining for 3 days straight.

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