Plural of
afraid
afraids
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Afraid

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
AStarts
DEnds

Plural Form Afraids

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
AStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "afraid"

This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -s to form the plural. Most common rule in English.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget the -s: "Two afraid" should be "Two afraids."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is afraid regular or irregular?

Afraid is regular. It follows the Standard -s rule.

What verb pairs with afraids?

Use plural verbs: "The afraids are ready" (not "is ready").

Is afraids the same in all dialects?

Yes. The plural afraids is standard across all English variants.

About the plural form of afraid

The word afraid follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, afraid becomes afraids. This follows the Standard -s pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why afraid becomes afraids helps with spelling and pronunciation. This noun follows the standard English plural rule: simply add -s to the singular form.

When using afraids in writing, remember that it functions as a plural noun in sentences. It pairs with plural verbs and pronouns. For example: "The afraids are ready" (not "is ready"). This subject-verb agreement is essential for grammatical correctness.