Plural of
dear
dears
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Dear

4Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
2Consonants
DStarts
REnds

Plural Form Dears

5Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "dear"

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 dear" should be "Two dears."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is dear regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with dears?

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

Is dears the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of dear

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

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

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