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AJKSA - 123?: Since vs. For With Present Perfect
AJKSA - 123?: Since vs. For With Present Perfect
AJKSA - 123?: Since vs. For With Present Perfect
Both Since and for are used as time expressions with the present perfect and present perfect continuous tenses to express how long has occurred. There are important differences in the choice between the two words which you can learn below. Since vs. For with Present Perfect Since is used with the present perfect to express that something has happened since a point in time. Examples: I've lived here since 1999. She's been working hard since two this afternoon. For is used with the present perfect to express that something has happened for a period of time. Examples: I've worked at this job for 10 years. Peter's been playing tennis for two hours.