It’s been three hours vs It’s been three hours already

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. "It's been three hours" simply states the duration of time that has passed, while "It's been three hours already" emphasizes the feeling that the time has passed quickly or slowly. The addition of "already" adds a sense of surprise or impatience.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 3160 views

It’s been three hours

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the duration of time that has passed.

This phrase is used to state the amount of time that has elapsed since a specific point in time.

Examples:

It's been three hours since we started the meeting.
It's been three hours since I last saw her.
It's been three hours since the power went out.

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It's been three hours since Moses was rushed to hospital.
It's been three hours. I missed you.
It's been three hours.
It's been three hours, Olbricht.
It's been three hours Since we dropped out of FTL.
It's been three hours and the crab fishing reality show isn't budging.
No, it's been three hours.
You said a little late, and it's been three hours.
Come on, Soc, it's been three hours, man.
It's been three hours.
It's been three hours, I can still feel my toes, so, that's good, right?
It's been three hours, I can still feel my toes, so, that's good, right?
[Door opens and closes] - But it's been three hours.
Come on, Soc, it's been three hours, man.
It's been three hours...
Not yet? It's been three hours.
It's been three hours.
It's been three hours.
It's been three hours.
It's been three hours.

Alternatives:

It has been three hours.
Three hours have passed.
Three hours have gone by.
It's been three hours since...
It's been three hours since the beginning.

It’s been three hours already

This phrase is correct and adds emphasis or surprise to the statement about the duration of time that has passed.

This phrase is used to emphasize the feeling that the time has passed quickly or slowly, often with a sense of surprise or impatience.

Examples:

It's been three hours already, and we still haven't finished the project.
It's been three hours already, and I'm starting to get hungry.
It's been three hours already, and I can't believe how time flies.

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You've made me sit three hours already.
Come on, dudes, we're already three hours behind.
Incredible, I have only known you for three hours, and already it would take me three days to list everything that I hate about you.
You've been working three hours and you're already tired!
Sir, it's already been three hours.
It's been three hours since Moses was rushed to hospital.
No, it's been three hours.
No sightings of either subject but it's only been three hours.
It's been three hours. I missed you.
It's been three hours Since we dropped out of FTL.
[Door opens and closes] - But it's been three hours.
It's been three hours and the crab fishing reality show isn't budging.
You said a little late, and it's been three hours.
Come on, Soc, it's been three hours, man.
Come on, Soc, it's been three hours, man.
It's been three hours, I can still feel my toes, so, that's good, right?
Zabvronians, It has been three hours.
I've been three hours searching!
And it had been three hours since I gave Matty my paper.
It's been three hours, I can still feel my toes, so, that's good, right?

Alternatives:

It's been three hours already since...
It's already been three hours.
Three hours have already passed.
It's been three hours already, and...
It's been three hours already since the beginning.

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It’s been three hours vs It’s been three hours already