1. For and since with the present perfect
FORMULA
Have/has + past participle + for
Have/has + past participle + since
WHEN
A period of time
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Followed by a specific time
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EXAMPLES
We have lived in Den Bosch for 2 years and then we moved to Oss.
I’ve loved football since I was four!
WHY?
You don’t live in Den Bosch any more (for 2 years)
You still love football
DIFFERENCE
I’ve been a fan of Katy Perry for 5 years
(duration=5 years)
I’ve been a fan of Katy Perry since 2009 (starting point = 2009)