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Which is ok? If they are all right, any differences?
1. Male lions are between 1.8 and 2.6 meters long.
2. Male lions are 1.8 to 2.6 meters long.
3. Male lions are from 1.8 to 2.6 meters long.
10 feb 2025 05:58
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1. The length of a male lion is between 1.8 and 2.6 meters.
2. A male lion is 1.8 to 2.6 meters in length.
3. The male lion ranges from 1.8 to 2.6 meters in length.
I'm being a bit fussy, but it is more precise to say it is the length, not the lion, that is between 1.8 and 2.6 meters. You can ignore this distinction if you like but it does improve clarity.
I used singular ("lion") rather than plural just to show you the possibility. You can use plural if you like.
In #3, "lion" is the name of a species, not a particular lion.
10 febbraio 2025
All three sentences are grammatically correct and convey the same information regarding the length of male lions. However, there are subtle differences in their phrasing:
"Male lions are between 1.8 and 2.6 meters long."
This construction uses "between" paired with "and" to indicate a range. It's a common and clear way to express measurements within a specific span.
"Male lions are 1.8 to 2.6 meters long."
This sentence employs a concise format, using "to" to denote the range. It's straightforward and often used in both written and spoken language to convey measurements.
"Male lions are from 1.8 to 2.6 meters long."
This phrasing combines "from" with "to" to express the range. While grammatically correct, some style guides suggest that "from...to" constructions can be less concise than alternatives.
In summary, all three sentences are acceptable, but the first two are generally preferred for their clarity and conciseness.
11 febbraio 2025
Thanks
10 febbraio 2025
All are grammatically correct, but (3) is the least common in formal writing.
1️⃣ "Between 1.8 and 2.6 meters long" – More precise and commonly used in scientific contexts.
2️⃣ "1.8 to 2.6 meters long" – Simple and natural in everyday speech and writing.
3️⃣ "From 1.8 to 2.6 meters long" – Acceptable, but "from... to" is often avoided in formal writing without a verb like range.
👉 Best choices: (1) or (2), depending on formality.
10 febbraio 2025
Adrian is correct.
10 febbraio 2025
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