Definitions and Examples of plural, common, ordinary
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Denoting or referring to more than one person or thing.
Example
The word 'books' is the plural form of 'book'.
Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
Example
The flu is a common illness during the winter season.
With no special or distinctive features; normal.
Example
He lived an ordinary life, working a 9-5 job and spending time with his family.
Key Differences: plural vs common vs ordinary
- 1Plural refers to more than one person or thing, while singular refers to only one.
- 2Common refers to something that occurs often, while singular refers to something that is unique or rare.
- 3Ordinary refers to something that is normal or unremarkable, while singular refers to something that is exceptional or extraordinary.
Effective Usage of plural, common, ordinary
- 1Grammar: Use singular and plural to describe the number of nouns in a sentence.
- 2Vocabulary: Use common to describe things that occur frequently, and singular to describe things that are unique or rare.
- 3Descriptive Writing: Use ordinary to describe things that are normal or unremarkable, and singular to describe things that are exceptional or extraordinary.
Remember this!
The antonyms of singular are plural, common, and ordinary. These words have different meanings and can be used in various contexts. Use plural to describe more than one person or thing, common to describe things that occur frequently, and ordinary to describe things that are normal or unremarkable. Use singular to describe only one person or thing, or to describe something that is unique or rare, exceptional or extraordinary.
