For vs Since in EnglishFor vs Since in InglésA2
Learn when to use for and since in English with clear rules, examples, and practice to improve your time expressions and build confidence.
Aprende cuándo usar por y desde en inglés con reglas claras, ejemplos y práctica para mejorar tus expresiones temporales y ganar confianza.
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Shared MeaningSignificado compartido
For and since are both prepositions of time used with periods that continue up to the present or another reference point. Learners confuse them because both can appear with perfect tenses and both connect time to an ongoing situation. The difference is not the tense itself but whether the focus is on duration or the starting point. For related time expressions, see