What Does "we have been" Mean?
Learn what "we have been" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
for over six decades now.
It means they have been close friends for a very long time.
From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 10
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is emphasizing a very long friendship to make their relationship sound meaningful and established.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe a long friendship in a neutral or warm way. It sounds natural in conversation, though the exact wording is a bit formal.
Better ways to say it
We've been friends for over sixty years now.
We have been friends for more than six decades.
We've known each other for over sixty years.
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