Nouns

A collection of 75 posts

Congrats vs. Congratulations

"Congrats" is just an informal and shortened version of the plural noun "congratulations". Both have the same meaning and are commonly used. However, "congratulations" is definitively more formal.
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Is Congratulations a Plural Noun?

"Congratulations" is a plural noun. Some nouns, like "congratulations", are commonly used in the plural.
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Can You Say 'Knowledges'?

It's incorrect to say "knowledges". Since this noun is uncountable, it cannot be used in the plural.
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Is Goods a Plural Noun?

"Goods" is a plural noun. When speaking about items for sale or objects that can be moved from one place to another, the term "goods" only has a plural form.
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Is Contents a Plural Noun?

"Contents" is a plural noun. We commonly use this word to talk about the things that are inside a container or are written in a book, email, etc.
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Is 'Belongings' a Plural Noun?

"Belongings" is a plural noun. "Belonging" (without "s") has a different meaning. It refers to a feeling of being accepted in a particular place or with a particular group of people.
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Is 'Ruins' a Plural Noun?

The word "ruins" is more commonly used in the plural; however, the singular form, "ruin", can also be used in a wide range of different contexts.
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Is 'Remains' a Plural Noun?

The word "remains" is a plural noun. Some nouns, like "remains", only have a plural form. They are also called pluralia tantum (Latin for "plural only").
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