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second or later vs second and later

Both "second or later" and "second and later" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Second or later" implies that the second occurrence or any subsequent ones are included, while "second and later" emphasizes that the second occurrence and all following ones are included.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

second or later

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something applies from the second occurrence onwards, including the second one.

Examples:

  • The discount is available from the second or later purchase.

Alternatives:

  • second and subsequent
  • second occurrence and beyond
  • from the second onwards
  • starting from the second

second and later

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize that something applies from the second occurrence onwards, including the second one.

Examples:

  • Please mark the second and later pages with a red pen.

Alternatives:

  • second occurrence and beyond
  • from the second onwards
  • starting from the second
  • second and subsequent

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