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I've been waiting for a long time vs I've been waiting a long time

Both phrases are correct and are commonly used in English. They express the same meaning, but the first one ('I've been waiting for a long time') emphasizes the reason for waiting, while the second one ('I've been waiting a long time') focuses more on the duration of the wait.

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Last updated: August 08, 2024

I've been waiting for a long time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It emphasizes the reason for waiting.

This phrase is used to emphasize the reason behind the waiting, indicating that the speaker has been waiting for a significant period of time.

Examples:

I've been waiting for a long time for the bus to arrive.
She said she's been waiting for a long time for her food to be served.
He's been waiting for a long time for his turn to speak.
We've been waiting for a long time for the results to be announced.
They've been waiting for a long time for the concert to start.

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I say you. I've been waiting for a long time, All for you, Feels like I've waited for a lifetime. We could stop, The universe with our heartbeats tonight. Don't let go,
I can't live Without you here oh please. Let me hear your voice inside of me. You and me together, forever and ever. I've been waiting for a long time to see you.
I've been waiting for a long time to see you. Everyday I missed you so bad. Now you are here and I can see you by my side. I'll never let you go. Oh, no, oh, no
... forever and ever 3ª Parte: C9 Em7 D9 I've been waiting for a long time to see you C9 Everyday i missed you so bad Em7 D9 Now you are here and i can see ...

Alternatives:

I've been waiting a long time
I've been waiting patiently for a long time
I've been waiting for quite a while
I've been waiting for what seems like an eternity
I've been waiting for what feels like forever

I've been waiting a long time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It focuses on the duration of the wait.

This phrase is used to highlight the length of time the speaker has been waiting, without emphasizing the reason behind the wait.

Examples:

I've been waiting a long time for the meeting to start.
She's been waiting a long time for her friend to arrive.
He's been waiting a long time for the rain to stop.
We've been waiting a long time for the movie to begin.
They've been waiting a long time for the traffic to clear.

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I've been waiting a long time. For this moment to come. I'm destined. For anything ...at all. Downtown lights will be shining. On me like a new diamond. Ring out ...
I've been waiting a long time. For this moment to come. I'm destined for anything at all. Downtown lights will be shining. On me like a new diamond. Ring out ...
I've been waiting a long time. For this moment to come. I'm destined for anything at all. Downtown lights will be shining. On me like a new diamond. Ring out ...
Waiting. I've been waiting a long time. For this moment to come. I'm destined. For anything at all. Downtown lights will be shining. On me like a new diamond

Alternatives:

I've been waiting for a long time
I've been waiting for what seems like an eternity
I've been waiting for what feels like forever
I've been waiting for quite a while
I've been waiting for ages

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