This past few months vs These past few months

Both phrases are commonly used, but the correct one depends on the context. 'These past few months' is the correct phrase when referring to a specific period of time that is close to the present and can be counted. 'This past few months' is also used, but it is less common and may be considered less precise.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 4697 views

This past few months

This phrase is less common but can still be used in informal contexts.

This phrase is used informally to refer to a recent period of time, but it may be considered less precise than 'these past few months.'

Examples:

I've been feeling tired this past few months.

Alternatives:

these past few months
in recent months
over the last few months
during the past few months
in the last few months

These past few months

This phrase is the more common and precise way to refer to a specific period of time close to the present.

This phrase is used to refer to a recent period of time that is countable and close to the present. It is the more precise option compared to 'this past few months.'

Examples:

These past few months have been challenging.

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These past few months have been wonderful.
These past few months are obviously some of the worst ever.
These past few months, I've been in Africa doing charity work.
These past few months of reflection have lead me to find a great unity in my life and my activities.
We've been through so much these past few months.
What we have shared these past few months, it will be very hard.
These past few months have been amazing.
These past few months have been the most challenging...
These past few months are obviously some of the worst ever.
These past few months have been very frustrating and it is now extremely difficult to justify to citizens and patients why the legislative process is taking so long.
These past few months, you coming to visit, they've meant everything to me.
These past few months, all I have wanted to see come through that door is you.
These past few months, all I have wanted to see come through that door is you.
These past few months I have come to trust you.
These past few months have been difficult, to say the least,
These past few months, you've raised a ruckus,
These past few months, when we've been fighting about the car and the road trip, part... part of me thought that you were just complaining to complain, trying to ruin my fun.
I've noticed what's been going on these past few months.
It must have been hard for you, these past few months.
It means so much to me... especially after these past few months.

Alternatives:

this past few months
in recent months
over the last few months
during the past few months
in the last few months

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