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Photon Posted 6 years ago
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Fewer/less than 20 days

(1) It has been fewer than 20 days since the accident.

(2) It has been less than 20 days since the accident.

Which is correct?

  

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Both are possible, depending on whether one views 20 days as 20 countable things or as uncountable time. However, (2) feels more natural in most situations.

  • Both are possible, depending on whether one views 20 days as 20 countable things or as uncountable time.
  • However, (2) feels more natural in most situations.
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Both are possible, depending on whether one views 20 days as 20 countable things or as uncountable time. However, (2) feels more natural in most situations.

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