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UK//ˈtwɛnti tuː jɪəz əʊld//US//ˈtwɛnti tu jɪrz oʊld//

Meaning of Twenty-two years old

Indicates someone who has reached the age of 22.

In simple words: A person who is 22 years old.

Twenty-two years old in a sentence

  • She is twenty-two years old and just graduated from college.
  • At twenty-two years old, he started his own business.
  • I didn't realize you were only twenty-two years old!

How to use Twenty-two years old

Commonly used to describe someone's age. Appropriate in most contexts, avoids formal situations.

Grammar pattern

age + to be + number

Memory hint

Think of '22' as two sets of two, like two pairs of shoes.

Related words

Collocations with Twenty-two years old

  • be twenty-two years old
  • turn twenty-two years old
  • she is twenty-two years old

Synonyms for Twenty-two years old

  • 22 years old
  • twenty-two
  • in one's twenty-second year
  • aged 22

Opposites of Twenty-two years old

Common mistakes with Twenty-two years old

  • Using 'years' instead of 'year' for age.
  • Omitting 'old' after the age.
  • Saying 'twenty two' without hyphen or as a single number.

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Frequently asked questions about Twenty-two years old

What does Twenty-two years old mean?

A person who is 22 years old.

What is the definition of Twenty-two years old?

Indicates someone who has reached the age of 22.

How do you use Twenty-two years old in a sentence?

She is twenty-two years old and just graduated from college.

Can you give another example of Twenty-two years old?

At twenty-two years old, he started his own business.

What are synonyms for Twenty-two years old?

Common alternatives include 22 years old, twenty-two, in one's twenty-second year, aged 22.

What is the opposite of Twenty-two years old?

Opposite meanings include newborn, infant, child, elderly.

What words go with Twenty-two years old?

It commonly pairs with be twenty-two years old, turn twenty-two years old, she is twenty-two years old.

What are common mistakes when using Twenty-two years old?

Using 'years' instead of 'year' for age. Omitting 'old' after the age. Saying 'twenty two' without hyphen or as a single number.

How do you pronounce Twenty-two years old?

US: //ˈtwɛnti tu jɪrz oʊld//, UK: //ˈtwɛnti tuː jɪəz əʊld//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Twenty-two years old?

Commonly used to describe someone's age. Appropriate in most contexts, avoids formal situations.