"majority of" vs "the majority of"

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"majority of" vs "the majority of"

Both 'the majority of' and 'majority of' are correct, but 'the majority of' is more commonly used in formal contexts. 'Majority of' is more common in informal speech or writing.

Last Updated: March 26, 2024

This phrase is used to refer to more than half of a group or quantity. It is often used in informal speech or writing.

Alternatives:

most of
the greater part of
the larger number of
the bulk of
the preponderance of

This phrase is used to refer to more than half of a group or quantity. It is often used in formal writing or speech.

Alternatives:

most of
the greater part of
the larger number of
the bulk of
the preponderance of

Answer 1

majority of

This phrase is correct but more commonly used in informal contexts.

Answer 2

the majority of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts.

"majority of" vs "the majority of"

majority of

the majority of

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