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Definition of «plural»

The term plural refers to more than one, or multiple. It can be used in various contexts such as language, where it means a verb form that indicates possession (e.g., "the children's toys"), and also in mathematics, where it signifies the ratio of two quantities (e.g., 2/3). In addition, plural is often associated with words or phrases indicating more than one person or thing, such as "many people" or "several books."

Usage examples

  1. The teacher asked the students to write a sentence using a plural noun.
  2. Please make sure to use the correct spelling for plurals when writing your essay.
  3. The book explained the different rules for forming plurals in English.
  4. She received multiple trophies for her achievements, showcasing her impressive number of plural victories.
  5. When addressing a group of people, it is important to use the plural form of the pronoun 'you.'
  6. The athlete proudly displayed his collection of sneakers, showcasing various colors and styles in his plural shoe closet.

Phrases with «plural»

Sentences with «plural»

  • Finally, note that the subject pronouns Lei and Loro always take, respectively, the third person singular and the third person plural of the verb. (thoughtco.com)
  • Yet these modern Saints who have elected to live in plural marriage as the most dramatic and satisfying means of demonstrating total commitment to the fullness of the gospel are clearly a part of the picture. (religion-online.org)
  • Yet, I can't see a downside to an evolved form of plural marriage that gives today's women what they want Can you? (omgchronicles.vickilarson.com)
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