Plural

Plural refers to a grammatical form indicating more than one of a noun, verb, or other part of speech. It signifies multiplicity or a quantity greater than one. It's often marked by adding suffixes like '-s' or '-es' to nouns in English, though irregular forms and other languages exist. The concept extends beyond grammar to include things, ideas, or groups of people that are multiple, diverse, or of a collective nature.

Plural meaning with examples

• The word 'cats' is the Plural form of 'cat', showing that there are more than one feline present in the scene, maybe multiple playful pets.
• She collected seashells on the beach, their beauty a sight to behold. The many varied shells were an amazing set of finds after a good search.
• The students presented their essays, many showing the hard work and ideas they'd put into their literary creations to the class for review.
• In many cultures, 'people' is considered plural; rather than the word 'persons', reflecting a collective social group and the human family.
• The Plural of 'crisis' is 'crises,' a change which can confuse some users of English with similar words and spellings.