antagonists
The plural of "antagonist" is antagonists.
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and antagonist follows this rule.
Meaning: the main character or force that opposes the hero (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with antagonists: the antagonists are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: antagonists'.
How do you pronounce it?
antagonist is pronounced /ænˈtæɡənɪst/. The plural ending sounds like /s/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use an apostrophe to make a plural. antagonists means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- Young children learning English often say mouses and foots. They are applying the -s rule to every noun, which shows they have learned the rule itself.
Examples in context
- The novel has two antagonists.Singular: The novel has one antagonist.
- Good antagonists make a story more exciting.Singular: Good An antagonist makes a story more exciting.
