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It takes a long time vs it takes long time

The correct phrase is "it takes a long time." The word "long" in this context needs the article "a" before it to indicate that it is a singular, specific amount of time. Without the article, the phrase is not grammatically correct.
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It takes a long time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something requires a significant amount of time to complete or happen.

Examples:

  • It takes a long time to travel from one coast to the other.
  • Learning a new language takes a long time.
  • Fixing the car engine can take a long time.
  • It takes a long time to bake a cake from scratch.
  • The project will take a long time to complete.

it takes long time

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article "a" is needed before the word "long" to make it grammatically correct.

  • It takes a long time to convert.
  • All families disappear eventually, even if it takes a long time.
  • Like veal, it takes a long time.
  • It takes a long time to get public recognition, and constant changes of name make the schemes obscure and little known.
  • It takes a long time to heal.
  • Besides it takes a long time...
  • It takes a long time to move up.
  • It takes a long time to fry it.
  • It takes a long time to die of starvation.
  • It takes a long time to die of stomach shot.
  • It takes a long time to harvest, so it's rare, and so is this brand.
  • Well, the way these things work you know, it takes a long time.
  • It takes a long time for a frozen body to thaw.
  • You know, it takes a long time to find the boundaries with these girls.
  • It takes a long time before you can come up with something reliable.
  • Do not worry if it takes a long time.
  • But the heart is strong, and it takes a long time to give up hope.
  • You normally have to use satellites and it takes a long time to launch them.
  • It takes a long time to get your foot in the door and you can't just give up.
  • No no, it takes a long time to get onions well-done.

Alternatives:

  • it takes a long time

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