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If its already passed 8 weeks is it right to say 'Several weeks have passed by' or is it necessary to say 2 months. [If its already 15 months, can we say several months have passed]
I mean is it only if its less than 12 months we should say several months?
Please suggest
I mean is it only if its less than 12 months we should say several months?
Please suggest
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8 weeks : You can say several weeks or 2 months; the latter is more specific. But no 'by': several weeks / two months have passed. 15 months : This is a little long for 'several months'.
- 8 weeks : You can say several weeks or 2 months; the latter is more specific.
- But no 'by': several weeks / two months have passed.
- 15 months : This is a little long for 'several months'.
- I would say ' over a year has passed ''.
- Less than 12 months : Yes, 'several months'.
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8 weeks: You can say several weeks or 2 months; the latter is more specific. But no 'by': several weeks / two months have passed.
15 months: This is a little long for 'several months'. I would say 'over a year has passed''.
Less than 12 months: Yes, 'several months'.
15 months: This is a little long for 'several months'. I would say 'over a year has passed''.
Less than 12 months: Yes, 'several months'.
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