Meaning of -(s) | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Added to the end of a singular noun (which normally uses the suffix -s to become plural) to indicate that the noun represents an unknown number which may be one or more than one.
   morpheme
2. Added to the end of a verb in place of the suffix -s when the subject of the verb may be one or more than one.
   morpheme

Examples

“The dog(s) got into the garden.”

“The singer(s) will perform⟳ live⟳.”

“The dog(s) get⟳(s) into the garden.”

“The singer(s) perform⟳(s) live⟳.”

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