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2 people vs 2 person

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. '2 people' is the correct phrase when referring to more than one person, while '2 person' is used when referring to two individuals as a collective unit.

Last updated: February 16, 2024

2 people

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use '2 people' when referring to more than one person.

Examples:

There are 2 people waiting in line.
We need 2 people to help with the project.

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They only found 2 people alive so far.
There are only 2 people who can use that name...
Plus I got 2 people who are missing, the entire force is looking for.
A small secretariat (of 2 people) from the EESC.
They didn't realize we only had 1 2 people.
There were 1 2 people at the Last Supper,... half a dozen at Kitty Hawk.
Apart from 2 people, they chose the bonus.
I played so fast, you thought there are 2 people.
Maybe that first phone call was not 2 people, but one.
Might be a message related to 2 people
That way you can fight 2 people at once.
I brought 2 people back with me from limbo.
2 people regressing to the same events In 2 different lifetimes.
This guy might have murdered 2 people now.
We think he shot 2 people dead in a car dealership this morning.
You killed 2 people, but you missed your school lunch.
Just 2 people sitting in the room.
There are 2 people to see you.
He's killed 2 people in 2 days.
1 or 2 people said he came and went, but no one knows his location.

Alternatives:

Two individuals
A pair of individuals
A couple of individuals
Two persons
A duo

2 person

This phrase is correct, but less commonly used in English.

Use '2 person' when referring to two individuals as a collective unit.

Examples:

The team consists of 2 person.
We have 2 person working on the project.

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Margeir is alone in a 2 person room.
Entries concerning 2 persons have also been updated.
He targets 1 to 2-person households.
1 or 2 persons à 750 EUR/day,
How much do I have to pay if we are only 2 persons?
Only 2 persons in this world can complete it.
What about my 2-person tattoo idea?
I've already tested 2 persons who can replace David
Collection of information 3000 11 missions outside EU per year for 2 persons.
In that case, between the 2 persons over there, which one is the Headmaster?
Governesses get $2 per person.
Community industry is estimated to invest approximately EUR 195 billion annually in research and development with 2 million persons employed in such activities.
2. Persons required to supply information shall reply to the questionnaires truthfully, completely and within the time limits set.
(Lilian whispering) Governesses get $2 per person.
Subject to paragraph 2, persons present at the examination shall be under an obligation not to disclose any particulars relating thereto.
2. The persons referred to in paragraph 1 shall be treated as payment institutions.
2. Persons elected to the European Parliament shall be referred to as:
ID number of person 2 managing the household's finances
2. No person may stand as a candidate in more than one Member State at the same election.
2. The persons responsible for the fishing vessels, premises or transport vehicles inspected shall cooperate in facilitating inspections carried out in accordance with paragraph 1.

Alternatives:

A pair of individuals
A couple of individuals
Two people
A duo
Two individuals

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