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plural

/ˈplʊrəl/
English Definition
adj. more than one, n. plural form
中文释义
复数的,多个
Example Sentence

In English, most nouns form their plural by adding an -s or -es, but some irregular plurals change entirely.

在英语中,大多数名词通过添加-s或-es构成复数,但一些不规则复数则完全改变。

Synonyms
multiple several manifold
Antonyms
singular single
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
plu(many)+al(form)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “plural”?

  1. A Having or showing authority
  2. B Relating to king/queen
  3. C More than one, n. plural form
  4. D Providing encouragement or emotional help
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C — More than one, n. plural form. “plural” means more than one, n. plural form.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “more than one, n. plural form”?

  1. A authoritative
  2. B royal
  3. C supportive
  4. D plural
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D — plural. “plural” means more than one, n. plural form.

Common questions about “plural”

What does “plural” mean?

plural — more than one, n. plural form. In Chinese: 复数的,多个.

How do you pronounce “plural”?

plural is pronounced /ˈplʊrəl/.

How is “plural” used in a sentence?

In English, most nouns form their plural by adding an -s or -es, but some irregular plurals change entirely. (在英语中,大多数名词通过添加-s或-es构成复数,但一些不规则复数则完全改变。)

What are synonyms for “plural”?

multiple, several, manifold — all close in meaning to plural (more than one, n. plural form).

What is the opposite of “plural”?

singular, single — each the opposite of plural (more than one, n. plural form).

Is “plural” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. plural is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “plural”?

plu(many)+al(form)

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