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Synonym Posted 15 years ago
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Fortnight
Its more than a fortnight now that we have spoke./ 15days have passed that we have spoken to each other.
Its more than 15days now that we have spoken.
Are the above right?
Its more than 15days now that we have spoken.
Are the above right?
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No. I'd use It's been more than a fortnight since we last spoke. "Fortnight" is common in BrE but I don't think it's widely used/understood in AmE so "two weeks" might be better if you intend to say that to an American speaker.
- No.
- I'd use It's been more than a fortnight since we last spoke.
- "Fortnight" is common in BrE but I don't think it's widely used/understood in AmE so "two weeks" might be better if you intend to say that to an American speaker.
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No. I'd use
It's been more than a fortnight since we last spoke.
"Fortnight" is common in BrE but I don't think it's widely used/understood in AmE so "two weeks" might be better if you intend to say that to an American speaker.
It's been more than a fortnight since we last spoke.
"Fortnight" is common in BrE but I don't think it's widely used/understood in AmE so "two weeks" might be better if you intend to say that to an American speaker.
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