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"half an hour later" vs "after half an hour"

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of something happening 30 minutes after a specific point in time. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the context in which they are used.

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

half an hour later

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate something happening 30 minutes after a specific point in time.

This phrase is used to indicate the passage of 30 minutes before an event or action takes place.

Examples:

  • We will leave half an hour later.
  • The cake will be ready to eat half an hour later.

Alternatives:

  • after half an hour
  • in half an hour
  • thirty minutes later
  • in thirty minutes
  • after 30 minutes

after half an hour

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate something happening 30 minutes after a specific point in time.

This phrase is used to indicate the passage of 30 minutes before an event or action takes place.

Examples:

  • We will leave after half an hour.
  • The cake will be ready to eat after half an hour in the oven.

Alternatives:

  • half an hour later
  • in half an hour
  • thirty minutes later
  • in thirty minutes
  • after 30 minutes

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