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people my age vs people of my age

Both "people my age" and "people of my age" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "People my age" is more commonly used and informal, while "people of my age" is more formal and less common. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: April 11, 2024 • 15378 views

people my age

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used informally to refer to individuals who are the same age as the speaker.

Examples:

  • I enjoy hanging out with people my age.
  • It's easier to relate to people my age.
  • People my age are more interested in technology.
  • I find it easier to make friends with people my age.
  • I feel comfortable around people my age.
  • Aug 11, 2009 ... John Gorka "People My Age" · Comments37.
  • Dec 3, 2017 ... 128 votes, 68 comments. I'm a 19 year old female and I just can't stand people my age. I've always been pretty extroverted, I'm attractive ...
  • Jan 3, 2014 ... John Gorka People my age, Eindhoven, December 2013. 8K views · 10 years ago ...more. John Gorka. 6.24K. Subscribe. 99. Share. Save.
  • Sep 29, 2011 ... Also concerts around here dont tend to be 21+ so theres lot of people my age there. Upvote
  • Jan 9, 2019 ... Provided to YouTube by Compass Records People My Age · John Gorka The Company You Keep ℗ 2001 Red House Records Released on: 2001-03-08 Main ...
  • Aug 29, 2024 ... I moved to a sleepy town with few people my age. My new friends – some elderly – have changed my life. This article is more than 2 months old.
  • Aug 11, 2020 ... Hi:) Before asking this question, I had tried to find the answer to thjs question. What I learned is "People my age" is much more idiomatic ...
  • Sep 17, 2018 ... Every time I hear of another death at a festival – the majority of which have been people my age – I'm reminded of how these young people are ...
  • May 19, 2023 ... What does the "also" refer to in the original sentence? For example, is it: Young people like going out. People my age also like going out. or
  • May 3, 2023 ... Try again. Open in App. Sign In. Why do I feel like people my age are doing better or more things than me? All related (41). Recommended.

Alternatives:

  • people of my age
  • individuals my age
  • folks my age
  • those my age
  • peers

people of my age

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is more formal and less common than "people my age." It is used to refer to individuals who are the same age as the speaker.

Examples:

  • I prefer to socialize with people of my age.
  • It's important to connect with people of my age.
  • People of my age tend to have similar interests.
  • I feel a sense of belonging with people of my age.
  • It's easier to understand the struggles of people of my age.
  • Aug 11, 2020 ... Before asking this question, I had tried to find the answer to thjs question. ... Should I use "people of my age" in formal writing? Using "people ...
  • May 8, 2023 ... ago. SecretSecondAccount0. ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. How can I find people of my age (16) for game jams? Upvote 2. Downvote 7 Go to ...
  • May 19, 2023 ... Of my age sounds normal: People of my age also like going out.
  • Dec 3, 2017 ... Anyway, I just feel so disconnected from people of my age (I'm 19 years old), while they are talking and thinking about sex and sexual things, I ...
  • Jan 4, 2009 ... It is from book. So is it another misprint or is it possible to use both "people my age" and "people of my age"? I have checked that in ...
  • Mar 22, 2016 ... Why do I feel so stressed around people of my age? All related (37).
  • Oct 15, 2018 ... ... people of my age'. 'I no longer feel that learning opportunities are encouraged for people of my age'. Salvatore's story is emblematic of the ...
  • Mar 2, 2015 ... ... moment and try again. Try again. Open in App. Sign In. Why can't I effectively communicate with people of my age? All related (46). Recommended.
  • Jul 19, 2012 ... In my opinion, it is originally "people of my age". (I personally do not think it is the so-called "reduced relative" or anything similar ...
  • Oct 27, 2014 ... ... become quite different from other people of my age. Am I doing something wrong to my life and myself? (Read the details below). 2,446 Views.

Alternatives:

  • people my age
  • individuals my age
  • folks my age
  • those my age
  • peers

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