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"I've been waiting for the bus" vs "I've been waiting for bus"

The correct phrase is 'I've been waiting for the bus.' The article 'the' is necessary before the noun 'bus' in this context. 'The bus' refers to a specific bus that the speaker is waiting for.

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

I've been waiting for the bus

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has been waiting for a specific bus.

Examples:

  • I've been waiting for the bus for over half an hour.
  • She said she would meet me at the bus stop, so I've been waiting for the bus.
  • I've been waiting for the bus to arrive since 3 p.m.
  • He's been waiting for the bus to take him to work every morning.
  • We've been waiting for the bus together for years.

I've been waiting for bus

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article 'the' is needed before the noun 'bus' to specify which bus the speaker is referring to.


Alternatives:

  • I've been waiting for the bus.
  • I've been waiting for a bus.
  • I've been waiting for my bus.
  • I've been waiting for that bus.
  • I've been waiting for this bus.

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