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Alc24 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Ahead by 5 min vs 5 minutes ahead

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My watch is 5 minutes ahead yet I arrive late to/for everything.

My watch is ahead by 5 minutes yet...

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My watch is 5 minutes fast, yet I arrive late for everything. My watch is fast by 5 minutes, yet...

— Mister Micawber

  • My watch is 5 minutes fast, yet I arrive late for everything.
  • My watch is fast by 5 minutes, yet...
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My watch is 5 minutes fast, yet I arrive late for everything.

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