Plural of
forgive
forgives
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Forgive

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
FStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Forgives

8Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
FStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "forgive"

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 forgive" should be "Two forgives."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is forgive regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with forgives?

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

Is forgives the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of forgive

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

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

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