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Zazzex Posted 17 years ago
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The modern times or modern times?

Hello,

Which is correct the modern times or modern times?

If both are correct, what is the difference?

Thanks
  

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Hi, Which is correct the modern times or modern times? If both are correct, what is the difference? As a general expression, we say 'modern times'.

— Clive

  • Hi, Which is correct the modern times or modern times?
  • If both are correct, what is the difference?
  • As a general expression, we say 'modern times'.
  • eg Stress is a feature of modern times.
  • If we want to be more specific, we use 'the'.
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Hi,

Which is correct the modern times or modern times?

If both are correct, what is the difference?

As a general expression, we say 'modern times'.

eg Stress is a feature of modern times.



If we want to be more specific, we use 'the'.

eg Stress is a feature of the fast-paced modern times we live in.



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That helps a lot.

I have a follow-up question.

Are both "modern times" and "modern time" correct?

If both are. what is the difference?

Thanks
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Hi,

Only 'modern times' is idiomatic.

Clive
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