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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. 'In the upcoming days' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dec 29, 2018 · In Australian English, "in the upcoming days" sounds strange. "In the coming days" is acceptable but probably too formal, I agree with @BoldBen's comment that "In the …

  4. word choice - What are the abbreviations for days of the week ...

    It will be used in a tabular data program to show information about free work days of employed and each column can't have enought space to include full week day name. For "common form" …

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

    Jun 18, 2017 · Is if you're treating the two days as a single length of time; are if you're treating them as multiple lengths of time.

  6. I am familiar with the expression "early days" - but what does …

    Nov 21, 2021 · I have heard (UK) 'early doors' used in meetings to signify that they will finish earlier than scheduled, and that in general it means 'somewhat earlier than expected'. Some …

  7. 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 11 years ago Modified 8 years, 10 months ago

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  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 …