For example, plural nouns like 'clothes' and 'pants' actually are singulars, but we call them 'plural nouns.' If it's true, what words is appropriate to describe these cases? 'Formal'?
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1Grammatically, they're plural. We say, "my pants are too tight", not, "my pants is too tight".– The PhotonJan 8, 2021 at 5:33
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Can we say they are plurals? Do they just function as plurals?– yourfriendJan 8, 2021 at 5:35
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1The dictionary needs to tell you both what the word means and how it is used.– The PhotonJan 8, 2021 at 5:43
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They are simply described as plural nouns: lexico.com/grammar/plural-nouns-treated-as-singular. Nothing else. There are lots of them: tweezers, trousers, scissors, gymnastics...– Old BrixtonianJan 8, 2021 at 6:53
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@yourfriend - why do you think that 'clothes' is singular?– Michael HarveyJan 8, 2021 at 8:01
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