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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 • 37071 views

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

"it has been raining since 3 days"

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

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

"it has been raining for 3 days"

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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