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I've waited for two days vs I've been waiting for two days

Both phrases are correct; however, they're used in different contexts. 'I've waited for two days' implies that the waiting is over, while 'I've been waiting for two days' suggests the waiting is ongoing. The choice between the phrases depends on if you want to emphasize the completion of the waiting period or the continuous nature of the waiting.

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I've waited for two days

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the waiting period is over.

This phrase is used to express that the waiting has been completed and the action or event being waited for has occurred.

Examples:

I've waited for two days, and finally, the package arrived.
She said she would call, but I've waited for two days and haven't heard from her.

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Last updated: November 08, 2024

Dec 27, 2021 ... Thanks, I've waited for two days and Lorenzo told me that both commanders want me. Upvote
Mar 14, 2023 ... I've waited for two days to make sure nothing is cached (even though I didn't use the specific subdomain before); Using a manual DNS ...
Mar 22, 2001 ... I've waited for two days. Now I'm beginning to worry. A scattering of nomadic herders populates the Selenge Valley, and I recall from the ...
Aug 14, 2012 ... I've waited for two days! But he was worth waiting for :D He spawns guys,, he spawns... ;) Coords 62, 33. WOTLK 3.3.5. InsanityReborn's Avatar.
But, this time I've waited for two days and it still seemed to not verify my card! I've tried contacting my bank and they've stated that there had been no ...
16 I've waited for two days to be fair in giving this recipe a review. I'm a lover of beets, my hubby not so much, so these pickled beets were made for me ...
Thanks - I've waited for two days, and on my iPhone it says. "No password provided for "Lineone". Please go to Mail Account Settings and enter a password". I ...
Oct 9, 2022 ... This is not acceptable and we should be compensated and/or have the Xbox repaired at the cost of Microsoft. I've waited for two days to talk to ...
Mar 11, 2020 ... I've waited for two days and I've yet to see either the boy or the old man. I've already passed the 400 day mark - do they stop coming then ...

Alternatives:

I waited for two days
I have waited for two days

I've been waiting for two days

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the waiting period is ongoing.

This phrase is used to convey that the waiting process started in the past and is still continuing at the present moment.

Examples:

I've been waiting for two days, and there's still no sign of the bus.
She's been waiting for two days to hear back from the job interview.

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Last updated: November 08, 2024

Sep 28, 2024 ... I've been waiting for two days for a modded version of Winlator, but nothing releases. Question. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person ...
Jul 10, 2017 ... I've been waiting for two days to see muy new website published. Even is under construction I want to see how it looks on Internet. I hava a ...
Oct 25, 2024 ... I've been waiting for two days to post this because of the written posts only rule. Carbrain.
Jan 14, 2019 ... I've been waiting for two days. I even tried using isopropyl alcohol to clean it out. It was popping back & forth and eventually I used a q ...
Oct 24, 2024 ... Yes, I've been waiting for two days now. I've restarted my phone twice and had it on a charger for four hours, but nothing has worked. Photo ...
Mar 11, 2018 ... I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR TWO DAYS, THIS MAKES ME WANT TO PUNCH A BABY IN THE FACE. Last edited by Erenussocrates; Mar 12, 2018 @ 10:37am. #14.
Jul 23, 2021 ... ... (I've been waiting for two days so I realize I might need more patience). What worries me is that the when I enter the Device ID on the ...
Feb 19, 2011 ... Chip.....do you have pics of the newly installed carpet? I've been waiting for two days to see if they were going to show up without asking. :).
Apr 18, 2012 ... I've been waiting for two days for it to get less overcast to get sunny-day photos of these guys, but it never cleared up. And then I ...
Mar 30, 2023 ... Can you update how long it took to upload the financial evidence? I've been waiting for two days and its killing me knowing this is the last ...

Alternatives:

I have been waiting for two days
I've been waiting since two days ago

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