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how long

adverb

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Wiktionary

adj

  1. Used literally: what length.

    “How long is that piece of string?”

    “I don't know how long the Amazon River is.”

  2. Used literally: what duration.

    “How long are you here for? ~ Until the end of next month.”

    “How long have you already been here (for)? ~ Since last Friday”

adv

  1. Used literally: for what duration.

    “How long have you lived in Chicago?”

    “He won't tell me how long he is going to stay.”

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