Laughed after so long vs Laugh after so long

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Laughed after so long' is used when referring to a specific past event where someone laughed after a long time. 'Laugh after so long' is used when talking about the general action of laughing after a long period of time.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 4000 views

Laughed after so long

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific past event where someone laughed after a long time.

This phrase is used to describe a particular instance in the past when someone laughed after a significant period of time.

Examples:

She laughed after so long that her friends were surprised.
I hadn't seen him laugh after so long.
He finally laughed after so long of being sad.
The child laughed after so long of being quiet.
After so long, she laughed again.

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Jun 9, 2010 ... Oh My GOD .. laughed after so long and for so long..i have been in depression for a week. But this thing made my day.... thanks a lot for the post ...
Aug 9, 2011 ... Farzana Khan 1 year ago. I have laughed after so long love this film thank u for uploading . Read more Show less. Reply · 1 ...

Alternatives:

Laughed for the first time in a long while
Laughed after a long time
Laughed after a considerable period
Laughed after a long hiatus
Laughed after an extended absence

Laugh after so long

This phrase is correct and is used when talking about the general action of laughing after a long period of time.

This phrase is used to describe the general action of laughing after a significant period of time, without referring to a specific past event.

Examples:

People tend to laugh after so long when they are stressed.
It's good to laugh after so long without any worries.
She could finally laugh after so long of feeling down.
He would always laugh after so long of being serious.
Laughing after so long can be a relief.

Show examples from the web [+]

Nov 7, 2013 ... ... because you've been ever with me since i started yt! your comments at twitter really cheered me up and made me laugh! after so long you are ...
Jun 24, 2013 ... The Anna Diaries 10 months ago. Is anyone else watching this after Zayn has left ? I can't stop crying. But they still make me laugh after so long.
I'd catch After Argument on my next stop, Wuhan, and when I returned to Guangzhou, the perfect continuity making me laugh after so long of everything working ...
It also felt strange to laugh after so long, but I did, I laughed. I think I needed it. I'm coming for you, Mark. Don't you dare die. Holy shit. He shouldn't be reading ...

Alternatives:

Laughing after a long time
Laughing after a considerable period
Laughing after a long hiatus
Laughing after an extended absence
Laughing after a prolonged period

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Laughed after so long vs Laugh after so long