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  1. 14-Jun-2006, 00:07 #1
    Nellyd Guest

    Post In /for a while

    Hiya,

    what is the difference between 'in a while' and 'for a while' and which is more correct to use?

    Thanks
  2. 14-Jun-2006, 05:06 #2
    Tdol
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    Default Re: In /for a while

    I will do it in a while (= soon)
    I did it for a while (= for a short time)
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