Which one is correct?
"older than me" or "older than I am"?

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older than me

This phrase is commonly used in informal speech.

This phrase is used in informal contexts to compare ages, indicating that someone is older than the speaker.

Examples:

  • She is older than me.
  • He is older than me by two years.

Alternatives:

  • older than I am
  • older than I
  • older than myself
  • older than he is
  • older than him

older than I am

This phrase is more formal and grammatically correct.

This phrase is used in formal contexts to compare ages, indicating that someone is older than the speaker.

Examples:

  • She is older than I am.
  • He is older than I am by two years.

Alternatives:

  • older than me
  • older than I
  • older than myself
  • older than he is
  • older than him
Both 'older than me' and 'older than I am' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Older than me' is more commonly used in informal speech, while 'older than I am' is more formal and grammatically correct. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last Updated: March 24, 2024

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