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since I was a kid vs since I was kid

The correct phrase is "since I was a kid." The article "a" is necessary before the singular noun "kid" and makes the phrase grammatically correct. "Since I was a kid" is a common expression used to refer to a period of time starting from childhood.
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since I was a kid

This phrase is incorrect. The article "a" is needed before the noun "kid".

The correct phrase is "since I was a kid." Use this phrase to refer to a period of time starting from childhood.
  • May 21, 2020 ... ... since I was a kid I've been like this learn to throw a punch learn to take a hit And I'm still the way I was - I haven't changed a bit since ...
  • Dec 1, 2022 ...Since I was a kid, I've always wanted to be a teacher”. “Before when I was a kid, I've always wanted to be a teacher”. The reason you were ...
  • Jan 25, 2019 ... 'Ever since I was a kid' is very common. I wanted to use something different for my essay. vocabulary · language-formation.
  • Oct 27, 2024 ... Had this poster since I was a kid. Anyone know where it's from? HELP.
  • Mar 18, 2024 ... Since I was a kid @sportsillustrated has been a staple in my life. Cant wait to see how @weareauthentic and @minute_media takes it to the ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... 46K likes, 718 comments - marcin.music on August 23, 2024: "I loved Nirvana since I was a kid.. Here's my take on Heart-Shaped Box #guitar".
  • Jul 8, 2024 ... "Since I was a kid, I was in love with the sky, the beauty of it, the freedom of it, like I could just float up forever," Laurie tells BBC ...
  • Dec 1, 2023 ... 167 likes, 4 comments - doreen.gentzler on December 1, 2023: "I've been reading @southernlivingmag since I was a kid visiting my ...
  • I've known these ladies since I was a kid… I love when paths cross, there's so much to be thankful for this week! Kathy Prandi Beskid and 146 others. 󰤥 147.
  • Aug 13, 2024 ... since I was a kid going growing up seeing concerts and leafs games at the ACC, it has always been a dream of mine to get up on that stage ...

Alternatives:

  • since I was a child
  • since I was young
  • since I was little
  • since I was a youngster

since I was kid

This phrase is correct. The article "a" is needed before the noun "kid" to make the sentence grammatically correct.

Use this phrase to refer to a period of time starting from childhood.

Examples:

  • I've loved playing soccer since I was kid.
  • Since I was kid, I've always been interested in science.
  • Since I was kid, I knew I wanted to be a doctor.
  • Since I was kid, I've been fascinated by space.
  • Since I was kid, I've enjoyed reading books.
  • Jun 16, 2024 ... Finally got the Sweeper I've always wanted since I was kid. The Drone army grows. Collection.
  • Jan 29, 2019 ... Been a Dallas Cowboys fan since I was kid, can't believe I'm taking a pic with THE Emmitt Smith! When we get back to Dallas after the Waste ...
  • Jun 13, 2018 ... Wanted a Jeep since I was kid, now I got one! · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Jun 2, 2022 ... 1bosstee on June 2, 2022: "I been on dis sh!t since I was kid, all da sh!t I did All my ex hoes still @int on shit ✂️ keep em out my mix ...
  • 7 days ago ... I've played Pokemon since I was kid, and for the first time time ever I'm completed a living DEX for the first 2 gens. (Not counting mew or ...
  • Mar 18, 2019 ... Ever since I was kid, my favourite sport has been AFL football. Being in a wheelchair, I never got the chance to play it, but I've loved it ...
  • Apr 20, 2024 ... ... since I was kid 40 years and marine 9.5 she definitely was correct when she said I'd always be someone and also now I have my kids she ...
  • Aug 30, 2018 ... I have loved this since I was kid. #quotewhisperer. Cristina San Frutos Diez and 707 others. 󰤥 708. 󰤦 25. 󰤧 77. Erin Nation. Shel Silverstein ...
  • Josh Zee is the BEST Guitar Player that you've never heard of. Songs are Witty, and the sound is very unique. One person found this helpful.

Alternatives:

  • since I was a child
  • since I was young
  • since I was little
  • since I was a youngster

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