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Evaluna Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

"in six months" vs. "within six months"

Which one is (more) right, t.e. what's the difference if there is any?



Thanks and rgds.



Eva
  

Top answer

We are going to vacation in Hawaii in six months. Six months from now we will leave for Hawaii. We are going to vacation in Hawaii within six months.

— CalifJim

  • We are going to vacation in Hawaii in six months.
  • Six months from now we will leave for Hawaii.
  • We are going to vacation in Hawaii within six months.
  • At some time between now and six months from now we will leave for Hawaii.
  • Before six months have passed we will leave for Hawaii.
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We are going to vacation in Hawaii in six months. Six months from now we will leave for Hawaii.
We are going to vacation in Hawaii within six months. At some time between now and six months from now we will leave for Hawaii. Before six months have passed we will leave for Hawaii.

The credit card company will notify us of our status in six months. Six months from now we will
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Hi CalifJim,

So, 'in six months' is equivalent to 'after six months from now'. Right?
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No. Let's say today is October 1. "in six months" is April 1. "after six months" is after April 1 - from that April 1 to eternity. January 25, 2372 is "after six months", but not "in six months".
CJ
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