But now he is past his prime.

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Which of the following sentences is correct?1: Yes, he is a good actor. But now he is past his prime.2: Yes, he is a good actor. But now he is way past his prime.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

Which of the following sentences is correct?

1: Yes, he is a good actor. But now he is past his prime.

2: Yes, he is a good actor. But now he is way past his prime.

Both are OK, but the use of 'way' marks the second one as informal.

I woud prefer to remove the first period and make one sentence.

Best wishes, Clive

Jackson6612 · Answer

CliveHi,

Which of the following sentences is correct?

1: Yes, he is a good actor. But now he is past his prime.

2: Yes, he is a good actor. But now he is way past his prime.

Both are OK, but the use of 'way' marks the second one as informal.

Hi Clive,

What do you mean by marks the second one as informal?

Thanks for your help.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

1: Yes, he is a good actor. But now he is past his prime.

2: Yes, he is a good actor. But now he is way past his prime.

Both are OK, but the use of 'way' marks the second one as informal.

What do you mean by marks the second one as informal?

Indicates clearly that the second example is an example of informal speech.

Best wishes, Clive

Neeraj Jain · Answer

Hi,

The first sentence indicates that the difference between his age and prime is less. However, the sentence sentences indicates a reverse.

Marius Hancu · Answer

2: Yes, he is a good actor. But now he is way past his prime. Way acts here as an intensifier: he's a LOT past his prime

But now he is past his prime.

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