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since a long time vs since a long time ago

Neither phrase is commonly used in English. The correct phrase to use is 'for a long time' or 'for a long time now'. 'Since a long time' and 'since a long time ago' sound awkward and are not grammatically correct.
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Last updated: October 07, 2024 • 15272 views

This phrase is not correct in English.

"since a long time"

Avoid using this phrase as it is not grammatically correct. Instead, use 'for a long time' or 'for a long time now.'
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  • Jun 10, 2012 ... Hello Is ' SINCE A LONG TIME AGO' equivalent to ' FOR A LONG TIME' ? Thanks for your answers.
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  • Apr 26, 2019 ... BUG " Practiced Tolerence " with "Signet of agility" and "spotter" (since a long time).Practiced Tolerence : gain ferocity based on ...
  • Dec 30, 2005 ... I've read on the dictionary of WordReference the following sentence: >>>> he knows him since a long time ago . Is that correct?
  • Dec 1, 2020 ... Port Forwarding is broken since a long time "parse error: Invalid numeric literal at line 1, column 5" #1578. Closed. m4r1k opened this issue ...
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Alternatives:

  • for a long time
  • for a long time now

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

"since a long time ago"

It is better to avoid using this phrase as it sounds awkward. Use 'for a long time' or 'for a long time now' instead.
  • Dec 12, 2019 ... Hearing “I have been practicing since a long time ago,” sounds wrong to my ear and I suspect many native speakers. “I have been practicing since ...
  • Jun 10, 2012 ... Hello Is ' SINCE A LONG TIME AGO' equivalent to ' FOR A LONG TIME' ? Thanks for your answers.
  • Apr 9, 2003 ... Feature improvement request: since a long time ago ... Christian, I've already posted this suggestion when TC was WC and when its forum were in ...
  • since a long time ago. Add to list Share. /sɪns eɪ lɔŋ taɪm əˌgoʊ/. IPA guide. Definitions of since a long time ago. adverb. since long ago.
  • Dec 30, 2005 ... I've read on the dictionary of WordReference the following sentence: >>>> he knows him since a long time ago . Is that correct?
  • Nov 18, 2020 ... Hi what's the correct affirmation ? "they have implemented that for/since a long time ago."
  • Jan 19, 2017 ... Vimium breaks the default controls on youtube since a long time ago #2400. Open. SolveAllProblemsRightNow opened this issue on Jan 19, 2017 ...
  • Sep 22, 2024 ... I live next to the track & I haven't seen BMS this packed since a long time ago. Man it was great to see it. Morg.
  • Aug 14, 2015 ... "since a long time ago" — ago 'recategorizes' time as a point in time. It's a very vague, unspecific point, a "fuzzy" point, but it's a ...
  • Sep 29, 2024 ... the display tag from OFF to ON, it freezes. I am using MacOS though, I have been suffering from this problem since a long time ago (2022?)…

Alternatives:

  • for a long time
  • for a long time now

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