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  1. Does the term "within 7 days" mean include the 7th day?

    There's also the perennial question of whether the last day ends on the multiple of 24 hours from the time when the deadline was given, if it means midnight of that day, or closing time of that …

  2. synonyms - One word substitutions for number of days? - English ...

    Words exist to label periods of time - like week which represents 7 days and fortnight which is used for a 14-day period. Are there other such words used for certain numbers of consecutive …

  3. Logical meaning of "within 30 days" compared to "in 30 or fewer …

    Apr 29, 2015 · I would read the first as referring to a deadline, the second referring to a total accumulation of days spent. For example, "This project must be finished within 30 days" is …

  4. Two days "is" or "are"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jun 18, 2017 · I have heard about the usage of "be" in specific situations like 2 days, 5 dollars,... For example: Two days ____ enough for us Should I use "is" or "are"? I see both of them are …

  5. "Old days" or "olden days"? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Feb 14, 2012 · Sometimes I use the phrase "back in the old days". I was recently in a class where the trainer kept using the phrase "olden days." Which usage is acceptable?

  6. What does "salad days" mean, and when was it coined?

    What does salad days mean? I've heard the term used to describe past better days, but what does that have to do with salad? Also, when was the phrase coined?

  7. is there a difference between "last 2 days" and "past 2 days"

    The past 2 days refers to the 2 days preceding the moment of speaking. So it cannot be used as above. Since ' last 2 days ' seems a bit more general, you can also use it to indicate the …

  8. What is the meaning of the phrase 'gone are the days' and how is …

    Nov 23, 2014 · What is the meaning of the phrase 'gone are the days' and how is it used? [closed] Ask Question Asked 10 years, 11 months ago Modified 8 years, 9 months ago

  9. Meaning of "within 30 days of [a certain date in the future]" in …

    I am required to submit a certain form "within 30 days of [a certain date in the future]". I suspect that the form's author actually meant to say something like "at least 30 days before [a certain …

  10. In 2-3 days vs Within 2-3 days - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Aug 6, 2014 · In 100-200 days means that it will happen no sooner than 100 days from now and no later than 200 days. Within 100-200 days means it could happen any time between now …