for vs since - Common Mistakes and Confusing Words in English

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for vs since	The prepositions for and since are often used with time expressions. For indicates a period of time. For example: I have been working here for* 2 years.* Since indicates a point in time. For example: I have been working here since* the year before last.* !Note - Just remember this sentence "For a length of time, since a point in time." See the grammar pages for more information on prepositions of time.

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The prepositions for and since are often used with time expressions.

For indicates a period of time.

For example:

I have been working here for 2 years.

Since indicates a point in time.

For example:

I have been working here since the year before last.

!Note - Just remember this sentence "For a length of time, since a point in time."

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