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We've been driving for hours now vs We have been driving for hours now

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning.

Last updated: March 12, 2024 • 989 views

We've been driving for hours now

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a contraction of 'we have been driving for hours now.' It is informal and commonly used in spoken English.
  • Jun 25, 2013 ... "Ah that's great we've been driving for hours now" (friends name) said leaning in her chair. "Yeah. my ass is starting to hurt" You huffed shifting.

Alternatives:

  • we have been driving for hours now
  • we have been driving for hours already
  • we've been driving for hours already
  • we've been on the road for hours now
  • we have been on the road for hours now

We have been driving for hours now

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the full form of 'we've been driving for hours now.' It is more formal than the contracted form and can be used in both spoken and written English.
  • Oct 15, 2013 ... We have been driving for hours now, in the pitch darkness. It is sometime after midnight and the desert air is crisp and cool – the darkness ...

Alternatives:

  • we've been driving for hours now
  • we have been driving for hours already
  • we've been driving for hours already
  • we've been on the road for hours now
  • we have been on the road for hours now

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