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in some minutes vs in few minutes

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In some minutes' is used when referring to a vague or unspecified amount of time in the future, while 'in a few minutes' is used when referring to a short and specific amount of time in the near future.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 2355 views

in some minutes

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It is used when referring to a vague or unspecified amount of time in the future.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that something will happen at an unspecified time in the near future. It is more informal and less precise than 'in a few minutes.'

Examples:

  • I will be ready to leave in some minutes.
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  • Apr 19, 2016 ... Because "i will be back in some minutes" just sounds wrong to me. – nebulon. Commented Apr 19, 2016 at 15:14. | Show 7 more comments. 1 Answer ...
  • Jul 31, 2022 ... This is the third meme I post in some minutes · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • In some minutes the first sounds will be heard, it needs some days till the guitar finally enfolds it's richness #luthier #luthierlife #guitarbuilder...
  • Nov 5, 2021 ... I had been chatting with my friend when I had to take a shower. So I left a message "I'll be back in some minutes" rather than "I'll be back ...
  • Aug 25, 2024 ... 426 likes, 3 comments - cedarstarsacademy on August 25, 2024: "CSA Monmouth and North boys getting in some minutes during "scrimmage season" ...
  • May 22, 2014 ... The visualization takes lot of time to get values. It shows the “visualization is getting created” and the elapsed time is in some minutes and sometimes it ...
  • Aug 1, 2014 ... In some minutes eM started synchronization and emails are back … Sometimes it happens. I do not know why, I can not induce it again. Similar ...

Alternatives:

  • in a little while
  • in a bit
  • shortly

in few minutes

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is used when referring to a short and specific amount of time in the near future.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that something will happen in a short and specific amount of time, usually within the next five to ten minutes.

Examples:

  • The meeting will start in a few minutes.

Alternatives:

  • shortly
  • in a couple of minutes
  • in a little while

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