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Plural - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Plural refers to the form of a word that indicates more than one person, animal, thing, or concept. It is often created by adding -s or -es to the singular form.

plural

/ˈplʊrəl/ /ˈplʊərəl/

Definition:

Relating to more than one; a form of a word indicating multiple items or individuals.

Synonyms:

multiple, several, various, numerous

Part of Speech:

noun, adjective

Antonyms:

singular, single

Common Collocations:

plural form, plural nouns, plural pronouns, plural endings

Derivatives:

plurality, pluralize

Usage Tips:

Use "plural" when referring to more than one entity or the grammatical form indicating multiplicity.

Common Phrases:

in the plural, plural marriage, plural society

Etymology:

From Latin "pluralis," meaning "pertaining to more than one," derived from "plus" (more).

Examples:

  • 1. The cat is chasing the mice (plural).
  • 2. She prefers books (plural) over movies.
  • 3. The word "children" is a plural noun.
  • 4. They use plural pronouns like "we" and "they."

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