Plural of
greatly
greatlies
Regular -ies Conversion
📄 Regular form · -ies Conversion

Singular Form Greatly

7Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
GStarts
YEnds

Plural Form Greatlies

9Letters
2Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
GStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "greatly"

Nouns ending in a consonant followed by -y change the -y to -ies in the plural form.

Grammar Tips

  • Change -y to -ies when a consonant precedes it.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not simply add -s. Change -y to -ies.
Frequently Asked Questions

Is greatly regular or irregular?

Greatly is regular. It follows the -ies Conversion rule.

What verb pairs with greatlies?

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

Is greatlies the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of greatly

The word greatly follows the standard English pluralization rule. When forming the plural, greatly becomes greatlies. This follows the -ies Conversion pattern, which is one of the most common plural rules in English.

Understanding why greatly becomes greatlies helps with spelling and pronunciation. Nouns ending in a consonant followed by -y change the -y to -ies in the plural form.

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