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Hyphens in Ages (with Examples)
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Hyphens in Ages
Hyphens are used in three types of age-related term:(1) The compound-noun form.
For example:
- A twenty-four-year-old paid the first tribute.
For example:
- She is a twenty-four-year-old woman.
For example:
- She is twenty-four years old.

Ages As Compound Nouns
Here are some more examples of the compound-noun form:- He is a two-year-old with attitude.
- I look after three two-year-olds from 9 am to 11 am.
Ages As Compound Adjectives
Here are some more examples of the compound-adjective form:- He is a two-year-old horse.
- I look after three two-year-old horses.
Ages As Predicate Adjectives
Here are some more examples of the predicate-adjective form:- Jason is two years old.
- Jason is twenty-two years old.
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