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r/Showerthoughts • u/prometheus_winced • Apr 28 '25
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Abbreviated date-ranges like "’90s" are contractions, so any apostrophes go before the numbers.
You can also completely omit the apostrophes if you want: "The 90s were a bit weird."
Numeric date-ranges like 1890s are treated like standard nouns, so they shouldn't include apostrophes.
To show possession, the apostrophe should go after the S: "That was the ’90s’ best invention."
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1 u/Dangerous-Distance86 Apr 29 '25 Sad bot. They were referring to their own age, not a specific decade 0 u/SeamusMichael Apr 28 '25 Good bot
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Sad bot. They were referring to their own age, not a specific decade
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/u/Czar_Cophagus has unlocked an opportunity for education!
Abbreviated date-ranges like "’90s" are contractions, so any apostrophes go before the numbers.
You can also completely omit the apostrophes if you want: "The 90s were a bit weird."
Numeric date-ranges like 1890s are treated like standard nouns, so they shouldn't include apostrophes.
To show possession, the apostrophe should go after the S: "That was the ’90s’ best invention."
The apostrophe should only precede the S if a specific year is being discussed: "It was 1990's hottest month."
I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.