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What's the difference between [ a few years ago ] & [ a couple of years ago ]?
Thanks in advance. :)
2012年7月24日 03:59
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There is no real difference, but if one says "a couple", the listener may think the meaning is actually "two".
2012年7月24日
1
A "couple" of years is less than a "few" years. "Couple" can be literally two of something but, more informally, can mean more like 3, 4, or 5 - basically a small amount. However, "few" means more than three AND more than just a "couple" - basically, a small amount that's bigger than a "couple".
Example One:
Person 1: Can I have a couple pieces of candy?
Person 2: Sure, go ahead.
[Person 1 takes 2 or 3 pieces.]
Example Two:
Person 1: Can I have a few pieces of candy?
Person 2: Sure, take what you like.
[Person 1 take 5-7 pieces.]
Hope this clarifies for you. :)
2012年7月24日
Hello! Randy, rhen2714,
Thank you so much.! :)))
2012年7月25日
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