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You have been very late for waching vs You been late

The second phrase "you been late" is closer to correct, but it should be "you have been late" to convey the past action of being late. The first phrase is incorrect due to the use of "for waching" which is not a valid construction in English.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 1485 views

You have been very late for waching

This phrase is incorrect. "For waching" is not a valid construction in English.

The correct phrase should be "you have been very late" to describe being late in the past. The word "waching" is not a valid English word.

Alternatives:

  • you have been very late
  • you were very late
  • you have been late
  • you were late
  • you have been tardy

You been late

This phrase is correct but informal. It is commonly used in spoken English.

This phrase is a shortened and informal way of saying "you have been late." It is commonly used in spoken English but may not be suitable for formal writing.
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Alternatives:

  • you have been late
  • you were late
  • you have been tardy
  • you have been running late
  • you have been behind schedule

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