It can be very useful to know the difference between "a few", "a couple of", and "several", when you are counting or making an estimate. These phrases are especially useful if you don't know the exact amount of something.
When it comes to counting days, sometimes you don't have to be exact. "Oh, I saw the movie a few days ago. Maybe it was on Monday or Tuesday, I don't exactly remember."
"A couple of", "a few", and "several" can be used for counting other things as well.
"Fortnight" is a word that is only used for time. It describes a period of exactly two weeks.
When it comes to counting days, sometimes you don't have to be exact. "Oh, I saw the movie a few days ago. Maybe it was on Monday or Tuesday, I don't exactly remember."
"A couple of", "a few", and "several" can be used for counting other things as well.
"Fortnight" is a word that is only used for time. It describes a period of exactly two weeks.
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| a few days / a couple of days |
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