Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Give”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Give
Give is the singular noun form. Gives is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To pass something to another person; to provide or hand over.
Why is the Plural of Give “gives”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Give
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: give → gives
How to Remember the Plural of Give
Just add -s to “give” to make “gives”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Give
See give and gives used in real sentences side by side.
- Can you give me that book? A1
- She will give him a present. A1
- He gives money to charity every year. A1
Common Plural Mistakes with Give
Wrong: They gives us presents.
Correct: They give us presents.
Plural subject 'they' requires base form 'give', not 'gives' (which is only for third person singular).
How to Pronounce Give and Gives
One syllable: /ɡɪv/. Common word, simple pronunciation with short 'i' vowel.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Give
What is the plural of “give”?
The plural of “give” is “gives”.
Is “gives” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.