for some time
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Meaning · English
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Register: neutral
Examples
Tom was in that group for some time.Tom đã ở trong nhóm đó một thời gian.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review.
Common questions
What does “for some time” mean?
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “for some time” formal or informal?
for some time is generally neutral.