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"in a day's time" vs "in a days' time"

The correct phrase is 'in a day's time.' The first phrase is the correct form to indicate something happening within a single day. The second phrase is incorrect because 'days' should not have an apostrophe before the s.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

in a day's time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something will happen within a single day.

Examples:

  • I will finish the project in a day's time.
  • The package will arrive in a day's time.
  • We will know the results in a day's time.

in a days' time

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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