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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

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.

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.

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