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I watched the news last vs I watched news last

The correct phrase is "I watched the news last." The article 'the' is necessary before 'news' to specify which news you are referring to. Without the article, the phrase sounds incomplete and unclear.

Last updated: March 06, 2024 • 687 views

I watched the news last

This phrase is correct. The article 'the' is necessary before 'news' to specify which news you are referring to.

Use this phrase when you want to specify that you watched a particular set of news, such as a specific news program or news broadcast.

Examples:

  • I watched the news last night.
  • She watched the news last week.
  • They watched the news last Friday.
  • He watched the news last evening.
  • We watched the news last Sunday.

Alternatives:

  • I watched the news yesterday.
  • I watched the news earlier.
  • I watched the news this morning.
  • I watched the news on TV.
  • I watched the news online.

I watched news last

This phrase is incorrect. The article 'the' is needed before 'news' to specify which news you are referring to.

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