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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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This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

"wait 3 days"

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

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts.

"wait for 3 days"

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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