What is the plural of knife?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the plural form of the word 'knife'. In English, some nouns change form when made plural, and this question seeks to clarify that transformation.
Answer
knives
The plural of knife is knives.
Answer for screen readers
The plural of knife is knives.
More Information
In English, when a noun ends with -fe, its plural is formed by changing the -fe to -ves.
Tips
A common mistake is simply adding 's' as in 'knifes', which is incorrect.
Sources
- The web page with info on the plural of knife - Collins Dictionary - collinsdictionary.com
- Plural of knife | Learn English - Preply - preply.com
- What is the plural of knife? - WordHippo - wordhippo.com
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