What is the meaning of couple of time?
In formal and informal English, a couple of can be used with a plural noun, or with an adjective + plural noun, as in these examples: a couple of times (= approximately two times) a couple of years ago (= approximately two years ago)
What Does couple mean in numbers?
two
A couple means two. A few means a small number. (“ I have fewer than you”/”they are few and far between”) Several, according to its dictionary definition means “more than two but not many”, so a few but not a couple. And some, according to the dictionary means “an unspecified amount or number”.
Is a couple 2 or 3?
A couple is usually two (a married couple), or sometimes ‘about two’ if you are being vague (a couple of dozen, a couple of inches). A few is more than a couple, but not as many as several. I think Few: 2-3, Couple 4-6, Several 7+.
What does couple of weeks mean?
Most people know that “a couple of weeks” is slang for a time period that is more than one week but too short to be measured in months. The exact meaning of “a couple of weeks” was central to the recent Tennessee Court of Appeals case Simpson v. National Fitness Center.
Can a few mean two?
While many people would agree that “a few” means three or more, the actual dictionary definition of “a few” is, “not many but more than one.” So, “a few” cannot be one, but it can be as low as two.
How long is next few days?
A “few” typically refers to the vicinity of 3 to 7 of something. A few days would be longer than a couple (two) but shorter than a week (seven). So the time duration could range from three to six days and still be classified as a few.
Is 2 weeks a couple?
The court had to determine the definition of “a couple of weeks.” NFC argued that “a couple” is two and each week has seven days, so “a couple of weeks” means exactly 14 days. “A couple”, as it is commonly used, has an informal meaning and can convey a few of something, but not necessarily precisely two.