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wait 3 days vs wait for 3 days

Both are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. "Wait 3 days" is more informal and direct, while "wait for 3 days" is more formal and commonly used in written English.
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wait 3 days

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is informal and direct. It is commonly used in spoken English when giving simple instructions or information about waiting for a specific period of time.

Examples:

  • I'll wait 3 days before making a decision.
  • Wait 3 days before checking the results.
  • Jun 24, 2023 ... Cayo Perico Heist - is worth to wait 3 days for repeat? hi, i would like to ask if is worth to wait those 3 days to get something else ...
  • Mar 11, 2018 ... If you contact someone and they get freaked out because you didn't wait 3 days, something's wrong with them.
  • Jun 12, 2022 ... ... wait 3 days everytime There is a time that a person can stay patient First wait for the credits then wait 3 days to trade it then wait ...
  • Jul 11, 2019 ... Girls hate when guys wait 3 days before they hear from you. I'd call the next day, especially if you have something else in mind for your next ...
  • Jun 19, 2024 ... It's frustrating when investigating suspicious software and having to wait 3 days to collect a file. Upvote 3. Downvote 24 Go to comments
  • Dec 13, 2020 ... Thank you for your help, I was worried that I had to wait 3 days for every user that needs to be gifted! Seems like the 3-day restriction is ...
  • Jun 21, 2015 ... They make you wait 3 days to cut down on the amount of dissolutions filed days after a marriage ceremony because everyone changed their mind ...
  • Nov 27, 2017 ... I have to wait 3 days to gift a friend..? I added my friend 2 days ago since I knew she wanted a gift & wow.. I have to wait a extra day ...
  • Jun 15, 2022 ... It depends on the number of sales you have. If you usually have to wait 3 days pending (new seller) after a transaction is completed, then yes you would need ...
  • Jul 20, 2016 ... Re: Why must I wait 3 days to pay Discover? Running up a balance then paying with check (ach) and they give you credit for the payment and ...

Alternatives:

  • Wait for 3 days
  • Wait three days

wait for 3 days

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts.

This phrase is more formal and commonly used in written English. It is used when specifying the duration of time one needs to wait for something.

Examples:

  • You need to wait for 3 days for the package to arrive.
  • Please wait for 3 days before contacting us again.
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... Loved the fact that Ted called Tracy and did not wait for 3 days. Lets talk about it...
  • Do I have to wait for 3 days for trade to settle before buying anything again? Alpaca Trading · yann May 4, 2023, 5:17pm 1. Looks like Alpaca is complaining ...
  • Nov 19, 2019 ... WAIT for 3 days before using cream/moisturizer/lotion to let it dry before, from the 4th day onwards use it 3 times a day after washing.
  • Dec 13, 2020 ... However, I have heard that if you add someone, you have to wait for 3 days until you can gift them something. Also, do 4-packs work the same ...
  • Oct 1, 2016 ... What you can do to them back if you want revenge is to wait for 3 days whenever they text you. If they ask you over text why you take so ...
  • Oct 22, 2015 ... If they do open the first, the second stream's transition rule will make them "Wait" for 3 days and pull them into Stream 2. Our goal is for ...
  • Feb 14, 2018 ... ... wait for 3 days, which kind of kills the excitement of getting what you want with that donation. I understand it is a security feature and I ...
  • Feb 8, 2014 ... So now I've got to wait for 3 days to get a root canal treatment done, 72 hours without sleep. Worst service ever. I would say that I'd pay ...
  • Nov 22, 2021 ... ... ) required their audience to be convinced of the fact of this death. Q: Why did Jesus have to die and wait for 3 days, why not just 1 day?
  • Dec 9, 2020 ... The salon I go for treatment, they use a product that you don't need to wait for 3 days to wash your hair. In fact, my hairstylist washes my ...

Alternatives:

  • Wait 3 days
  • Wait three days

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