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Just for a few second vs Just for a few seconds

The correct phrase is 'just for a few seconds.' The word 'seconds', which is plural, should be used to match the quantity 'a few.' 'Just for a few second' is incorrect.
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Last updated: August 08, 2024 • 34173 views

Just for a few second

This phrase is incorrect. 'Second' should be in the plural form to match 'a few.'

The correct phrase is 'just for a few seconds,' where 'seconds' is in the plural form to match the quantity 'a few.'
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  • May 26, 2011 ... " just for a few second, and its gone and nothing happen! Subsequently I can't access my passport anymore! I have followed all the ...
  • Apr 8, 2009 ... 4G TL Problems & Fixes - knocking sound in the rear when idling - it doesn't go on forever, just for a few second after the car comes to a ...
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  • Jun 17, 2019 ... Just for a few second. My pc clear. I dont have any virus. Windows is up-to-date. I can search on ...
  • Jan 29, 2023 ... loads of up to 200 amps (always just for a few second bursts) and have thought of using one or more capacitors and if necessary diodes ...
  • Aug 24, 2017 ... I want it to last just for a few second. The above 3 request is the problem I face now. Thank you for reading my questions. And I I ...
  • Dec 14, 2018 ... If I hit Feather reset, and look in CoolTerm on Mac, I can see the port for a while but just for a few second and then it goes away. I have ...
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Alternatives:

  • just for a few seconds
  • just for a few moments
  • just for a short while
  • just for a brief period
  • just for a little while

Just for a few seconds

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'just for a few seconds' to indicate a short duration of time, emphasizing brevity.

Examples:

  • Can you hold this for me just for a few seconds?
  • I'll be back in just for a few seconds.
  • She paused just for a few seconds before answering.
  • The light flickered just for a few seconds.
  • Let's wait here just for a few seconds.
  • 02 RSV runs just for a few seconds, then dies! [HELP]. OK, so my bike had some issues with the engine. To make a looooong story short. I got it few ...
  • Jan 8, 2023 ... Ryzen7 5800x running at extreme temperatures for a few seconds...can it be damaged if its running like this just for a few seconds? [I know ...
  • Feb 5, 2023 ... Why is my compressor on just for a few seconds? I bought a used freezer, and placed it on its side for transportation. I waited 24h and more ...
  • Jul 1, 2024 ... This Doja Cat song sounds like Björk's just for a few seconds. Opinion. I know, this is kinda silly, but please listen at 2:01-2:05 (repeated at 3:35-3:38).
  • How to display an image just for a few seconds and close it? Ask Question. Asked 11 years, 6 months ago. Modified 11 years, 6 months ago. Viewed 1k times.
  • Jun 29, 2023 ... 58 likes, 1 comments - taylornbcct on June 29, 2023: "Stop scrolling! Just for a few seconds I want to hear from YOU! Who inspires you?
  • Jun 22, 2022 ... Guard dog . . …well just for a few seconds.. that's too exhausting! Better go take a nap instead. #whippetstyle .
  • Nov 19, 2019 ... Starts an runs just for a few seconds. Tiny. SCOUT2494. MEMBER; 2002 SUBARU OUTBACK; 3.0L; 6 CYL; 4WD; AUTOMATIC; 150,000 MILES. I have replaced ...
  • Jul 26, 2018 ... However, if they only went off once and just for a few seconds, I'd guess at a power supply blip or surge. It would only have to false ...
  • Oct 9, 2019 ... Many times the Properties window is needed just for a few seconds, but some people are forced to keep it permanently docked as they got tired of ...

Alternatives:

  • just for a few moments
  • just for a short while
  • just for a brief period
  • just for a little while

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