for a long time
/fɔːr ə lɒŋ taɪm/
long period
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- 1.
For a considerable or extensive duration of time.
"They have known each other for a long time."
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I haven't seen him for a long time.
I haven't seen him for a long time.
She has been working on this project for a long time.
She has been working on this project for a long time.
We waited for a long time before the store opened.
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How do you pronounce for a long time?
for a long time is pronounced [/fɔːr ə lɒŋ taɪm/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does for a long time mean?
for a long time means "long period". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
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for a long time is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "I haven't seen him for a long time." — used to mean "long period".
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