draws
The plural of "draw" is draws.
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and draw follows this rule.
Meaning: a game that ends with equal scores, or a lottery (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with draws: the draws are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: draws'.
How do you pronounce it?
draw is pronounced /dɹɑ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use an apostrophe to make a plural. draws 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 team had three draws in a row.Singular: The team had a draw last week.
- The prize draws take place on Friday.Singular: The prize draw takes place on Friday.
