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"the old" vs "the olds"

Both "the old" and "the olds" are not correct phrases in English. The correct form to refer to a group of elderly people is "the elderly."

Last Updated: March 23, 2024

the old

This phrase is not correct in English. It should be replaced with "the elderly."

The phrase "the old" is not a proper way to refer to a group of elderly people. Instead, use the term "the elderly."

Alternatives:

  • the elderly

the olds

This phrase is not correct in English. It should be replaced with "the elderly."

The term "the olds" is not a valid way to refer to a group of elderly people. The correct term to use is "the elderly."

Alternatives:

  • the elderly

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