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for so long a time

for so long a time adverb: for a very long time.

Adverb

for so long a time (not comparable)

  1. (dated, uncommon) For a very long time.

Questions about for so long a time

What does for so long a time mean?
For so long a time means for a very long time.
What part of speech is for so long a time?
For so long a time is an adverb.

Words near for so long a time in the dictionary

  1. for shits and giggles
  2. for shits and grins
  3. for shizzle
  4. for short
  5. for show
  6. for so long a time
  7. for some reason
  8. for some reason or other
  9. for some time
  10. for someone
  11. for sour apples

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