plural (A1)
adjective, noun
Pronunciation: /ˈplʊərəl/
Definition
Referring to or denoting a quantity of more than one.
Examples
The noun 'children' is the plural of 'child'.
In English, most plural nouns are formed by adding '-s' or '-es'.
The teacher asked the students to identify the plural nouns in the sentence.
How to Use plural
- plural of (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to the plural form of a singular noun. — "What is the plural of 'mouse'?"
- in plural (prepositional phrase)
- Using the plural form; referring to more than one. — "The noun is used in plural in this context."
Synonyms of plural
Words with a similar meaning to plural:
Antonyms of plural
Words with the opposite meaning to plural:
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