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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

The adjective 'invited' as a noun

Hello, I'd like to know if I can say: ''The invited were really pleased with the party''? Do I need to add ''The invited people were...''?
  

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You need The people invited, The invited people, or Those invited.

  • You need The people invited, The invited people, or Those invited.
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You need The people invited, The invited people, or Those invited.
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You could also say 'the guests'.
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You'll also see and hear invitees.

It's not a word I like or use, but it's right there in dictionaries. [http://www.onelook.com/?w=invitees&ls=a]

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