Plural of
overtake
overtakes
Regular Standard -s
📄 Regular form · Standard -s

Singular Form Overtake

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
OStarts
EEnds

Plural Form Overtakes

9Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
OStarts
SEnds

How to Form the Plural of "overtake"

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 overtake" should be "Two overtakes."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is overtake regular or irregular?

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

What verb pairs with overtakes?

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

Is overtakes the same in all dialects?

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

About the plural form of overtake

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

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

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