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first couple months vs first couple of months

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'First couple months' is more informal and commonly used in spoken English, while 'first couple of months' is more formal and appropriate for written English.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 2845 views

first couple months

This phrase is correct and commonly used in spoken English.

This phrase is informal and commonly used in spoken English to refer to the initial two months of a period or event.

Examples:

  • I'll be traveling for the first couple months of the year.
  • We dated for the first couple months of college.
  • Feb 11, 2016 ... I didnt know what supply drops were for the first couple months of my campaign. ( self.Xcom). submitted 1 month ago by BigBlackWhiteman.
  • Feb 27, 2014 ... I had my soon 6 weeks early (just a couple weeks before your Henry was born in fact) and I struggled those first couple months. My son, Owen ...
  • Learn more at tumblr.com · tumblr.com. for maternatiy photos. one before pregnancy, or in the first couple months before showing, then one in the third trimester!
  • Our first couple months were... bad. From that experience I can give you these pieces of advice: Realize that you are most likely not in this alone ...

Alternatives:

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  • first two months

first couple of months

This phrase is correct and more formal, suitable for written English.

This phrase is more formal and appropriate for written English. It refers to the initial two months of a period or event.

Examples:

  • The project will be completed in the first couple of months.
  • She will be on maternity leave for the first couple of months.
  • Pics from the first couple of months. Hooray for good old times. Here is a selection of Crossroads first few months: Band_1. Band_2. Band_3. Bugs. Bugs_2.
  • "Forget about housework for the first couple of months," says Alison Mackonochie , author of 100 Tips for a Happy Baby (Barron's). "Concentrate on getting to ...
  • Apr 11, 2015 ... It's hard to sum up the first couple of months of Alek's life. I knew the weeks would fly by and indeed they did and baby Alek has changed so ...
  • My first couple of months as a Product Design student. November 16, 2015 Featured, Student Blogs. India Brown Written by India Brown. 1st year. BA (Hons)  ...

Alternatives:

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  • first pair of months
  • first two months

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