Which is correct:
"A year and a half ago" or "one and a half year ago"?

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A year and a half ago

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a point in time that was one year and six months in the past.

Examples:

  • I started my new job a year and a half ago.
  • She moved to the city a year and a half ago.
  • They got married a year and a half ago.

one and a half year ago

This phrase is not a standard expression in English.


Alternatives:

  • a year and a half ago
  • 18 months ago
  • 18 months back
  • a year and six months ago
  • a year and half ago
The phrase 'a year and a half ago' is correct and commonly used in English. On the other hand, 'one and a half year ago' is not a standard expression in English.

Last updated: April 04, 2024

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