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Plural

Verb / ˈplʊrʌl / Another word for plural — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

refers to more than one person, animal, or thing

Synonyms & similar words

singular pluralform multiple numerous several various many diverse countless abundant myriad plenty innumerable unlimited copious multifarious umpteen

Synonyms by register

Formal

multiple numerous manifold abundant

Informal

many lots loads heaps

Literary

multitudinous myriad profuse

Antonyms

singular single individual unit one unanimous

Common collocations

  • plural form
  • plural noun
  • plural verb
  • plural subject
  • plural meaning
  • plural form of
  • plural aspect

Word family

noun plurality
adjective plural
adverb plurally

Usage note

The word 'plural' is primarily used in grammar to refer to more than one of something. Avoid using it in general contexts where 'multiple' or 'many' would be more appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. The plural of 'cat' is 'cats.'
  2. She has a plural amount of toys.
  3. We counted a plural number of birds in the sky.
  4. The plural form of 'goose' is 'geese.'
  5. The plural form of 'tooth' is 'teeth.'

Quotes

  • 'We' is the most important word in the plural form of life, the most important word in the plural form of liberty, and the most important word in the plural form of happiness.' - Edward Everett Hale
  • 'I would rather try to persuade a man to go along, because once I have persuaded him, he will stick. If I scare him, he will stay just as long as he is scared, and then he is gone.' - Dwight D. Eisenhower
  • 'Ideas are the beginning points of all fortunes.' - Napoleon Hill

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