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Old-fashion vs. Old-fashioned
Old-fashion
/əʊld-ˈfæʃən/Examples:
Her floral print dress had a charming old-fashion appeal.The cafe's decor exuded an old-fashion elegance.He preferred old-fashion communication, like handwritten letters.
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Old-fashioned
/əʊld ˈfæʃ(ə)nd/Examples:
'But me, I am old-fashioned.'He was a good old-fashioned doctor.He had long grey hair and wore very old-fashioned clothes.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Old-fashion lacks an -ed, making it incorrect in most contexts. Remember that fashion needs an ed to be up-to-date, ironically!
- Old-fashioned is the correct term when referring to things that are from past styles or methods.
- Picture old-fashioned as wearing a hat with an ed feather in it.
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