The clock is ten minutes behind.

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tzfujimino

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Hello.:-D

1. The clock/watch is ten minutes fast/slow.
2. The clock/watch is ten minutes ahead/behind.

I know #1 is correct, but I'm not sure about #2.
Does #2 work?

Thank you.
 

Grumpy

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Yes.... and you might also hear it expressed as "The time on the clock/watch is ten minutes ahead/behind".

However, most people would say it as in your first example, ie fast/slow.
 
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