Pattern: for-a-long-time
Structure Overview
Formula: for + a long time
Core Meaning: A highly frequent prepositional phrase used to indicate that an action, state, or event has occurred over an extended, significant duration of time.
💬 Contextual Examples
- I have been waiting for a long time to finally meet you.
- They didn't speak to each other for a long time after the argument.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: She stared at the painting ______ a long time.
Answer:
for
Practice 2: I haven't eaten a hamburger for a ______ time.
Answer:
long
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: long