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3 minutes past vs 3 minutes past four

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. '3 minutes past' is used when referring to a specific time without mentioning the hour, while '3 minutes past four' is used to specify the exact time, in this case, four o'clock.

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3 minutes past

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific time without mentioning the hour.

This phrase is used to indicate that a certain number of minutes have passed since the last hour, without specifying the hour itself.

Examples:

  • The train will depart at 3 minutes past the hour.
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Alternatives:

  • a few minutes past
  • several minutes past

3 minutes past four

This phrase is correct and commonly used to specify the exact time, in this case, four o'clock.

This phrase is used to indicate that a certain number of minutes have passed since four o'clock.

Examples:

  • The meeting starts at 3 minutes past four.
  • British people use minutes past/to for times between the 5 min division. Past is often dropped from half past in informal speech. Examples: It's 3 minutes past four ...
  • May 27, 2011 ... 43 potatoes-43 cents- photo'd at 3 minutes past four on the · Architectural drawing of 43 by Bill Harkin 43 Bricks and T-lights by Stephen Knox ...

Alternatives:

  • 3 minutes after four
  • 3 minutes past 4:00

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