Lasts two hours vs Lasts for two hours.

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Peter Swinden

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Hi,Could anyone tell me which is correct:


The film lasts two hours.

Or:

The film lasts for two hours.


Thanks a lot.

Peter.
 

Tdol

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They could both be used, but the first sounds more natural. I would be more likely to use the preposition where the duration was not fixed or for something that lasted longer than expected- I thought it would be quick, but the interview lasted for an hour and a half. ;-)
 

Peter Swinden

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Thanks very much, I suspected they both could be used. No chance of any grammatical explanation I suppose!

Thanks again.

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Not really- as it's a matter of choice, I can't think of one. ;-)
 
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