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Since/for

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Since

It gives a starting point of actions, events or states. It refers to when this began (up to now)

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Since + a point in time (in the past), until now (continues to now)

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Camilo and rosa have worked since 1995

How long is it since you got married?

I have lived in Bogota since my childhood

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For

To mention a specific period or duration of time.

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It is used for general periods of time. It’s to express duration.

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Camila and Juan study for 2 hours everyday

Juanita has lived in Medellin for a long time

Michelle has been a mother for six months

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For

A period of time (from start to end)

For 20 min

For 3 days

For 6 months

For 4 years

For 2 centuries

For a long time

For ever

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Used in all tenses

Since

A point (up to now)

Since 9am

Since Monday

Since january

Since 1997

Since I left school

Past tenses only