Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Decide”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Decide
Decide is the singular noun form. Decides is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To choose what you will do or think about something after thinking about it.
Why is the Plural of Decide “decides”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Decide
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: decide → decides
How to Remember the Plural of Decide
Just add -s to “decide” to make “decides”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Sometimes pronounced as DEE-side instead of dih-SIDE; the stress should be on the second syllable..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Decide
See decide and decides used in real sentences side by side.
- I decided to stay home instead of going to the party. A1
- The judge will decide the case after hearing all the evidence. A2
- We need to decide on a meeting time before Friday. A1
How to Pronounce Decide and Decides
Stress the second syllable: dih-SIDE. The 'ide' part rhymes with 'wide' and 'side'.
Origin and Etymology of Decide
From Latin decidere: de- (away from) + caedere (to cut). Originally meant to cut off debate.
Cultural note: Decision-making is a core English speech act. Phrases like 'Have you decided?' or 'I've decided' are extremely common in daily interaction.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Decide
What is the plural of “decide”?
The plural of “decide” is “decides”.
Is “decides” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.