English Time - for & since

When we use 'for' and 'since' in English language

If we want to express a time period that has a start & an end point , we use

FOR

• 10 minutes

I've been waiting for you for 10 minutes

• 3 weeks

I'll be there for 3 weeks

• 1 year

We know each others for 1 year

but if we talk about a precise time, we use

 

SINCE

• 16th November

We have been forming a couple since 16th November

• Saturday

I've been dancing in this dance studio since Saturday

• 8 o'clock

I've taught since 8 o'clock

Recommended for you

English December

English Get Verb

English Conditionals

MORE ENGLISH

English Conversation Video

English Exercises

English Book

What is your opinion?