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third-person singular vs thirdperson singular

Both "third-person singular" and "thirdperson singular" are correct, but the hyphenated version is more commonly used and considered more formal. The hyphen helps clarify that "third-person" is a compound adjective describing "singular."

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 748 views

third-person singular

This is the correct and more commonly used form. The hyphen helps clarify the compound adjective.

This phrase is used in grammar to refer to the form of a verb that is used with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it).
  • And in the third person singular, too.
  • From the verb to go , past tense, third person singular 'To ?
  • First personal singular, not third person plural.

Alternatives:

  • thirdperson singular
  • singular third-person
  • singular thirdperson
  • third person singular
  • singular in third person

thirdperson singular

This form is also correct but less common. It lacks the hyphen that helps clarify the compound adjective.

This phrase can also be used to refer to the form of a verb that is used with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it).

Alternatives:

  • third-person singular
  • singular third-person
  • singular thirdperson
  • third person singular
  • singular in third person

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