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Teal lime Posted 8 years ago
Grammar
Grow old & get/become old
Is there a difference between "to grow old" and "to get/become old"?
By the way, is it "to get old" or "to become old"?
Thank you.
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All three are possible with the same meaning. get old is very commonly used. grow old is more formal to my ear, but also often used.
- All three are possible with the same meaning.
- get old is very commonly used.
- grow old is more formal to my ear, but also often used.
- become old is not used as much as the other two.
- It, too, is fairly formal to my ear.
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All three are possible with the same meaning.
get old is very commonly used. grow old is more formal to my ear, but also often used. become old is not used as much as the other two. It, too, is fairly formal to my ear.
If you want just one general-purpose word for this, use 'get'.
CJ
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