Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

for-years

phrase
fɔr jɪrz
Definition
The phrase ‘for years’ refers to a duration of time extending over multiple years.
Examples
  • She has been studying Spanish for years.
  • They have lived in that house for years.
  • He has been practicing the piano for years.
Meaning
It indicates that something has been happening continuously or repeatedly over a span of several years.
Synonyms
  • for many years
  • over the years
  • through the years