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What Does "how long has he been like this" Mean?
Learn what "how long has he been like this" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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How long has he been like this?
This asks for the duration of a condition, mood, or behavior.
From Lost And Found, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is asking how long a person has been acting or feeling this way.
Usage Scenario
Use it when asking about health, behavior, or a problem that has been going on for a while. It is natural in medical, family, or concern-based contexts.
Better ways to say it
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How long has he been like this?
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How long has this been going on?
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How long has he felt this way?
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