You're only 2 years older than me vs You're only older than me by 2 years

Both phrases are correct, but they convey the information in slightly different ways. The first phrase 'you're only 2 years older than me' directly states the age difference, while the second phrase 'you're only older than me by 2 years' emphasizes the comparison by mentioning 'by'. Both can be used depending on personal preference or the context.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1788 views

You're only 2 years older than me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the age difference between two people.

This phrase is used to directly state the age difference between two individuals, emphasizing the specific number of years.

Examples:

You're only 2 years older than me, so we should get along well.
She's only 2 years older than her sister.

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May 19, 2014 ... PirateSwedenMania 1 year ago. Dude you are not that old. You're only 2 years older than me. That aint old. Read more Show less. Reply · 1 2 ...
May 19, 2015 ... Family sticks together..Also YOU'RE 23!!! I thought you would be atleast 28 or 29.. .Guess it's the facial hair...You're only 2 years older than me.
I know you're 23, you're only 2 years older than me so.” He noticed your slightly flustered appearance. “Hey, age means nothing to me, in the past I've-” he ...
Apr 17, 2015 ... You're only 2 years older than me. I'm the type of guy that prefers to be a loner too . If I were you, I'd go on a dating website or two, try and find a ...

Alternatives:

You're just 2 years older than me.
You're only 2 years my senior.

You're only older than me by 2 years

This phrase is also correct and conveys the age difference by emphasizing the comparison using 'by'.

This phrase is used to highlight the comparison in age between two individuals, specifying the number of years by which one person is older than the other.

Examples:

You're only older than me by 2 years, so we're quite close in age.
She's only older than her brother by 2 years.

Alternatives:

You're only 2 years older than me.
You're just 2 years my senior.

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You're only 2 years older than me vs You're only older than me by 2 years