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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation

acceptable?

1) Since ancient times
2) Since olden times
3) Since early times
4) Since older times

Do you use these phrases?
  

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The first three sound fine to me. I would think #1 would be the most common. #4, Since older times sounds odd to me.

  • The first three sound fine to me.
  • I would think #1 would be the most common.
  • #4, Since older times sounds odd to me.
  • I doubt I'd ever use it.
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The first three sound fine to me. I would think #1 would be the most common.
#4, Since older times sounds odd to me. I doubt I'd ever use it.
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Thank you very much:)

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