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"the said reason" vs "the previously mentioned reason"

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably to refer to a reason that has been mentioned earlier. They are formal and slightly old-fashioned in style, so they may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.

Last Updated: March 06, 2024

the said reason

This phrase is also correct and formal, used to refer to a reason that has been mentioned earlier.

This phrase is suitable for formal or written contexts when referring back to a reason that was previously stated.

Alternatives:

  • the aforementioned reason
  • the earlier reason
  • the reason mentioned before
  • the reason stated previously

the previously mentioned reason

This phrase is correct and formal, used to refer to a reason that has been mentioned earlier.

This phrase is suitable for formal or written contexts when referring back to a reason that was previously stated.

Alternatives:

  • the aforementioned reason
  • the earlier reason
  • the reason mentioned before
  • the reason stated previously

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