Plural of
defend
defends
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Defend

6Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
DStarts
DEnds

Plural Form Defends

7Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
DStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "defend"

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 defend" should be "Two defends."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is defend regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with defends?

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

Is defends the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of defend

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

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

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