plural
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PLURAL
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grammar
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relating to a form of a word that refers to more than one person or thing
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compare singular
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The word “trees” is a plural noun.
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The plural form of the word “child” is “children.”
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a plural verb such as “are” or “were” rather than a singular verb such as “is” or “was”
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formal
a
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relating to or made up of more than one kind or group
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Our country is a plural society. [=it includes people of different social classes, religions, races, etc.]
b
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relating to or made up of more than one person or thing
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the practice of plural marriage [=a marriage in which there is more than one husband or wife]
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plural
/ˈplɚrəl/
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plural
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plural
/ˈplɚrəl/
noun
plural
plurals
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLURAL
[count]
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a form of a word that is used to refer to more than one person or thing
— usually used with the
— abbreviation pl.
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English plurals usually end in an “s.”
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The plural of (the word) “child” is “children.”
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“Books” is the plural of “book.”
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“Children” is in the plural.
