The foods are gone vs The food is gone

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The foods are gone' is used when referring to multiple types or portions of food that have disappeared, while 'The food is gone' is used when talking about a singular, uncountable concept of food that has disappeared.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 3140 views

The foods are gone

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple types or portions of food that have disappeared.

This phrase is used when talking about various types or portions of food that have disappeared. It indicates that more than one kind of food is no longer available.

Examples:

I went to the kitchen, but the foods are gone. I guess we'll have to order takeout.
The foods are gone, so we need to go grocery shopping.
After the party, all the foods are gone.
I can't believe all the foods are gone already.
The foods are gone, but there are still drinks left.

Alternatives:

the different foods are gone
the various foods are gone
the types of food are gone
the portions of food are gone
the varieties of food are gone

The food is gone

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular, uncountable concept of food that has disappeared.

This phrase is used when talking about a singular, uncountable concept of food that has disappeared. It indicates that all the food, in general, is no longer available.

Examples:

I left the food out too long, and now the food is gone.
The food is gone, so we'll have to go out for dinner.
I was saving some food in the fridge, but now the food is gone.
I thought I had some food left, but the food is gone.
The food is gone, but we still have some snacks.

Alternatives:

the meal is gone
the dish is gone
the food items are gone
the food supply is gone
the food stock is gone

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The foods are gone vs The food is gone