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Your clock/watch is five minutes slow/fast?
Let's say in your time zone, it's 5 pm now but your clock or watch says it's 4:55 pm. Is it natural to say your clock/watch is five minutes slow?
And if your clock/watch says 5:05 pm, is it natural to say, your clock/watch is five minutes fast?
Jun 7, 2024 8:59 AM
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Yes, this is what we say.
June 7, 2024
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Yes, it's natural to say:
"My clock/watch is five minutes slow" if your clock/watch says 4:55 pm when it's actually 5 pm.
"My clock/watch is five minutes fast" if your clock/watch says 5:05 pm when it's actually 5 pm.
June 7, 2024
Can I say "your clock/watch is five minutes behind/ahead?"
June 7, 2024
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