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some difficulties vs some difficulty

Both 'some difficulties' and 'some difficulty' are correct, but there is a difference between these phrases. 'Some difficulties' is used when referring to multiple issues or challenges, while 'some difficulty' is used when talking about a general problem or challenge.

Explained by Vince
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Last updated: August 07, 2024

some difficulties

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple specific issues or challenges.

This phrase is used when talking about more than one specific difficulty or challenge that someone is facing.

Examples:

She encountered some difficulties while trying to solve the math problems.
The project faced some difficulties due to budget constraints and resource limitations.
They experienced some difficulties in adapting to the new work environment.
There were some difficulties in reaching a consensus among the team members.
The students encountered some difficulties in understanding the complex concepts.

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My boyfriend and I had some difficulties that we could not resolve, so we broke up. (He thought I was stupid, and I thought he was stingy.)
Had some difficulties - instead of troubleshooting switched to manual method (1 post). DLo978. Member Posted 2 years ago #. UPDATE AGAIN. A few years ...
We're having some difficulties with our arrangements. It's great that you're looking for support to get over your difficulties. Long and obvious disagreements ...
SOME DIFFICULTIES IN THE PRACTICE OF FREQUENT CONFESSION. It is part of the rule of some of us to make our confessions frequently and with ...

Alternatives:

a few challenges
several obstacles
various issues
multiple problems
numerous hurdles

some difficulty

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a general problem or challenge.

This phrase is used when talking about a single, general difficulty or challenge that someone is facing.

Examples:

She experienced some difficulty in finding a job after graduation.
The team encountered some difficulty in meeting the project deadline.
He had some difficulty understanding the instructions.
There was some difficulty in reaching a decision.
The child had some difficulty learning to ride a bike.

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We had some difficulty understanding the directions. Plural: Refers to a collection of problems, Use plural when you COULD follow by naming ...
dif·fi·cul·ty n. pl. dif·fi·cul·ties. 1. The condition or quality of being difficult: the difficulty of a task. 2. Something not easily done, accomplished, comprehended, ...
SOLUTION: Hello, I have had some difficulty with this problem and would very much appreciate some help with it. I am sorry, but, as I do not know how to make ...
English · English for Learners · French · German · Spanish · Italian. Your search found: to find (some) difficulty in doing sth; Usage examples; Trends ...

Alternatives:

a challenge
an issue
a problem
an obstacle
a hurdle

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