It lasts for

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

You can use "it lasts for" to describe the duration of an event, the lifespan of a product, or the period something continues. For instance, "The concert "it lasts for" two hours", "This phone "it lasts for" five years", or "The effect "it lasts for" several days".

Some alternatives include "it endures for", "it spans for", or "it continues for". The best choice depends on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.

While "it lasts" is grammatically correct, adding "for" often provides a clearer and more complete indication of the duration. Both are acceptable, but ""it lasts for"" is usually preferred for clarity when specifying a time period.

"It lasts for" describes the typical or expected duration of something. "It is lasting" implies that something is currently in the process of lasting. For example, "This treatment "it lasts for" a few weeks" vs. "The pain "it is lasting" longer than expected".