plural
word
Definition
'Plural' means more than one; it is the form of a word used when talking about two or more things or people. In grammar, 'plural' usually changes the ending of nouns and verbs.
Usage & Nuances
'Plural' is both a noun and an adjective in grammar. Common collocations: 'plural form', 'singular or plural'. Plurals in English often add '-s' or '-es'; some are irregular ('children', 'men'). Used mostly in educational or linguistic contexts.
Spanish: pluralPortuguese (BR): pluralPortuguese (PT): pluralChinese (Simplified): 复数Chinese (Traditional): 複數Hindi: बहुवचनArabic: جمعBengali: বহুবচনRussian: множественное числоJapanese: 複数形Vietnamese: số nhiềuKorean: 복수형Turkish: çoğulUrdu: جمعIndonesian: bentuk jamak
Example Sentences
The plural of 'dog' is 'dogs'.
basic
Add '-s' to make most nouns plural.
basic
The word 'children' is an irregular plural.
basic
Are these nouns singular or plural?
natural
Remember, some words don’t change in the plural, like 'sheep'.
natural
Can you spot the plural verbs in this sentence?
natural