last or last for

Status
Not open for further replies.

ostap77

Key Member
Joined
Sep 9, 2010
Member Type
Student or Learner
Native Language
Ukrainian
Home Country
Ukraine
Current Location
Ukraine
Is there any difference:

"It lasted for an hour"

OR

"It lasted an hour"

Why do we put a preposition "for" in the frist sentence?
 

billmcd

Key Member
Joined
Mar 27, 2009
Member Type
English Teacher
Native Language
English
Home Country
United States
Current Location
United States
Is there any difference:

"It lasted for an hour"

OR

"It lasted an hour"

Why do we put a preposition "for" in the frist sentence?

No difference. "For", among its many uses, can be used to express duration/time.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top