marys

word · lemma: mary

Definition

"Marys" is the plural of the female name "Mary". It refers to more than one person named Mary, but this usage is rare and usually seen in lists or stories involving several people with that name.

Usage & Nuances

"Marys" is rarely used in everyday speech. It's mostly found in contexts where it's necessary to refer to multiple people with the same name, such as in stories with several Marys or in lists. Typically, proper names are not pluralized in English.

Example Sentences

Whenever someone says "Mary", all the Marys turn around at once.

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It's confusing when there are four Marys working on the same project.

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Out of all the Marys here, which one do you mean?

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There are three Marys in my class.

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The teacher called out all the Marys for a group photo.

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We have too many Marys at this party!

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