Pattern: for-time-period
Structure Overview
Formula: for + [number] + [time word]
Core Meaning: Specifies how long an action or situation has lasted or will last (duration).
💬 Contextual Examples
- for over a decade, she has been the leading researcher in this field.
- They talked on the phone for two hours.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: We are renting a cabin by the lake ______ two weeks.
Answer:
for
Practice 2: He hasn't eaten anything ______ three days.
Answer:
for
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: for