Which one is correct?
"based in the old times" or "based in old times"?

based in the old times

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct phrase is "based in old times." Use the preposition "in" without the article "the" before "old times."

Alternatives:

  • based in old times

based in old times

This phrase is correct in English.

Use this phrase to indicate that something is established or rooted in past eras without specifying a particular time period.
Both phrases are not commonly used in English. The correct phrase is "based in old times." The preposition "in" should be used without the article "the" before "old times."

Last Updated: March 19, 2024

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