Use of since and for

Since and For

Since and for are two important prepositions used when speaking English language. We use since and for when talking about time (present, past and future).This article is about use of since and for to avoid the confusion when using them.

Table Of Content

1.Since

2.For

3.Use of Since and For

4.Examples of Since and For

Since

Since is used to refer to the particular time in the past. It is used for an action which stated in the past and is still in progress.

• He has been living in London since 09 January, 2015.

In this example particular time is shown which is 09 January, 2015.It also shows that he is still living in London.

Since is normally used in the present perfect tense and it is also used in other tenses.

For

For is used to show any period of time that is in present, past or future. It does not tell us about the particular time when the work started and when it ended.

• He lived in London for three years.(Past Indefinite tense)

This example does not show the particular time. (Which three years)

Use of since and For

Since                         For

Since 12am                     for 50 minutes

Since Friday                    for 5 days

Since March                    for 2 months

Since 2021                      for 2 years

Since childhood               for a long time

Examples of Since And For

• He has been working since 12am.
• He worked for 50 minutes.
• It has been raining since Friday.
• It is raining for 5 days.
• They have been doing job here since March.
• They did job for 5 months.
• The teacher has been teaching for 5 years.
• The teacher has been teaching since 2018.
• They have been married since 2007.