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in a few days vs in few days

The correct phrase is "in a few days." The article 'a' is necessary before 'few days' to indicate an unspecified but small number of days. 'In few days' is incorrect because it lacks the article 'a.'

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 10049 views

in a few days

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something will happen within a small number of days, without specifying the exact number.

Examples:

  • I will finish the project in a few days.
  • The package should arrive in a few days.
  • We will know the results in a few days.
  • She will return from her trip in a few days.
  • The repair work will be completed in a few days.
  • 1 day ago ... In a few days Steve will be 50. Wild to think about. The lads are all old timers now. Something kind of sad about it. Upvote 108. Downvote
  • Nov 10, 2011 ... Hi , Which is correct one to use in the below I can confirm it in a few days I can confirm it in few days Thank you.
  • 4 days ago ... When MSFS 2024 launches in a few days. MEME. r/MicrosoftFlightSim - When ...
  • 600k requests in a few days · Support · Marc1977 February 28, 2024, 3:01pm 1. Hello there! It's been a while since last time i've been on this forum.
  • Apr 14, 2016 ... I anticipate a response in a few days' time. The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language, a comprehensive analysis of grammar written by ...
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... 1761 likes, 83 comments - kenbarlowweather on June 20, 2024: "Our 40th is in a few days, so Theresa and I celebrated on a river cruise on ...
  • Feb 14, 2022 ... It's a really fun 2d adventure game where you can mix and match powers and abilities between 15 different forms. You can beat it in a few days, ...
  • Sep 24, 2024 ... In a few days I will say goodbye to ADP, before starting a new role. Reflecting on almost 8 years running international marketing, I've been ...
  • "Follow-up in a few days": Limitations to primary care access among older adults following emergency department discharge.

Alternatives:

  • in a couple of days
  • in a handful of days
  • in a small number of days
  • in several days
  • in a short time

in few days

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article 'a' is needed before 'few days.'

  • Nov 10, 2011 ... Hi , Which is correct one to use in the below I can confirm it in a few days I can confirm it in few days Thank you.
  • Jul 14, 2024 ... I'm gonna die in few days and I'm scared. I don't even know why I'm making this post. But I can't go to a hill and sscream as loud as I can ...
  • Aug 14, 2024 ... 302 likes, 14 comments - bebelgilberto on August 14, 2024: "New York in few days with so much emotions and great memories.
  • Nov 6, 2024 ... Dev server closed expect update with in few days or a week max. (not a guarantee) · Best · Top · New · Controversial · Old · Q&A ...
  • Still doing water changes still algae comes right back in few days. Tammy. By Tammy March 30, 2022 in Plants, Algae, and Fertilizers. Share ...
  • Sep 17, 2024 ... Expecting delivery in few days in Chicago suburbs. Thread starter fsabek; Start date Sep 17, 2024; Watchers 2 · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · Next. 1 of 5 ...
  • Sep 6, 2016 ... Widely varied, inconsistent verbal scores, exam in few days. : Verbal Questions. TAGS. Sep 6, 2016. Hi there, My exam is just shy of a week ...
  • Oct 25, 2023 ... Many pages of my website lost search impressions in few days + site-wide issue while indexing. · 1. Go to the search console and click on the " ...
  • Aug 12, 2023 ... 7900x3d degraded because of pbo in few days to unstable in stock? Config: PSU 1kW Gigabyte. MB: gigabyte x670 aorus elite. CPU: 7900x3d. Cooler ...
  • Dec 8, 2017 ... Yes i have had attraction in few days…… but love after sometime….. :).

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