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for days

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɚ ˈdeɪz/ · UK /fə ˈdeɪz/

for days means: For a period lasting several days.

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SEVERAL DAYSA2

For a period lasting several days.

  • It rained for days.
  • We waited for days before receiving an answer.
  • She could not sleep properly for days afterwards.

Similar words: for several days

Common phrases: for days afterwards, for days on end, for days before

A HUGE AMOUNTC1

Used to emphasize that something exists in a very large amount or extends a very long way.

  • She has energy for days.
  • That dancer has legs for days.
  • From the hilltop, we had views for days.

Similar words: in abundance, galore

Common phrases: legs for days, talent for days, views for days

LOTSC1

Used to say that someone has a lot of something, or that something is very impressive.

  • She has energy for days.
  • That dancer has legs for days.
  • He has talent for days, but he needs practice.

Similar words: in abundance, galore

Common phrases: legs for days, talent for days, hair for days

Questions about for days

What does for days mean?

For a period lasting several days.

What is for days in other languages?

Türkçe: günlerce · Español: durante días · Français: pendant des jours · Deutsch: tagelang · Italiano: per giorni · 日本語: 何日も

How do you pronounce for days?

In American English /fɚ ˈdeɪz/; in British English /fə ˈdeɪz/.

How do you use for days in a sentence?

It rained for days. We waited for days before receiving an answer.

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