Plural-Only Nouns (Explanation & Examples)
In English, items that are made up of parts, pieces and pairs are called plural-only nouns, also known as non-singular nouns.
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Started Grammarflex(ing) in 2022—been a word nerd and writing enthusiast ever since. (BA, MA in phil).
What’s the Plural of Cliff? Cliff or Cliffs?
Cliff plural is cliffs. Usually singular nouns that end in -f/-fe take on -ves as a plural. This is not the case with cliff/cliffs.
What Are Contractions? Commonly Used Contractions
Contractions are words that have been conjoined through the use of an apostrophe, and the omission of certain letters and sounds: haven’t, wouldn’t couldn’t.
What’s the Past Tense of Burn? Burned or Burnt?
Burned and burnt are both past tenses of the verb “burn”. British English prefers burnt, whereas American English uses burned.
What’s the Past Tense of Bring? Brung or Brought?
Bring is the present tense. Brought is both the past tense and past participle.
What’s the Past Tense of Fly? Flew or Flown?
To fly is the present tense. Flew is the simple past, and flown is the past participle.
What’s the Past Tense of Lead?
The past tense of the transitive verb ‘to lead’, is ‘led’ (rhymed with fed).
Are Pliers Plural or Singular? What’s the Singular of Pliers?
Pliers are a plural-only noun because they are made up of parts. ‘A pair of pliers’ refers to them as a singular noun.
What’s the Plural of Zero?
Zeroes or zeros are both accepted plurals of the noun (and non-figure) zero.