pluralize
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈplʊrəlaɪz/
KK: /ˈplʊr.ə.laɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To change a word so that it refers to more than one person or thing.
Example
In English, we often pluralize nouns by adding an 's' at the end.
Tense Forms
Past: pluralized
Past Participle: pluralized
Conversation
Have you ever wondered how some words pluralize differently?
Yeah, it's interesting! Like 'child' becomes 'children.'
Exactly! I find the rules so confusing sometimes.
Same here, but it’s fun to learn them.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
multiply
increase
expand
Antonyms
reduce
decrease
diminish
transitive verb
Definition
To change a word so that it refers to more than one person or thing.
Example
In English, you can pluralize most nouns by adding an 's' at the end.
Tense Forms
Past: pluralized
Past Participle: pluralized
Conversation
Have you ever wondered how to pluralize words like 'child'?
Yeah, I always get confused about that!
It's interesting because some words change completely when you pluralize them.
Root Explanation
Pluralize → It is formed from "plural" (from Latin "pluralis", meaning more than one) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "pluralize" means to make something plural or to change it to indicate more than one.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'plural' which means more than one, and the suffix '-ize' which means to make. This helps you remember that to pluralize is to make something indicate more than one.
Visually Confused Words
ruralize