We usually say
Cook it for 10 to 12 minutes
But is the following correct?
Cook it for 10 minutes to 12
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Sign up to join this communityWe usually say
Cook it for 10 to 12 minutes
But is the following correct?
Cook it for 10 minutes to 12
When you say "10 minutes to twelve" you are saying 10 minutes before twelve.
When you say "10 to 12 minutes" you are using the word to as a range. Many words in the English language have several different meanings, which are dependant on context.