glues
The plural of "glue" is glues.
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and glue follows this rule.
Meaning: a sticky substance used to join things (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with glues: the glues are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: glues'.
How do you pronounce it?
glue is pronounced /ɡluː/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use an apostrophe to make a plural. glues means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- Only a handful of English nouns still form the plural without -s, among them men, feet, teeth and children.
Examples in context
- Different glues work on wood and paper.Singular: Different glue works on wood and paper.
- The shop sells strong glues.Singular: The shop sells strong glue.
