thieves
The plural of "thief" is thieves.
Some nouns that end in f change the f to v and add -es: thief becomes thieves.
Meaning: a person who steals (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with thieves: the thieves are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: thieves'.
How do you pronounce it?
thief is pronounced /ˈθiːf/. The plural ending sounds like /vz/.
Did you know?
- Not every f turns into v: roofs, chiefs and beliefs keep the f.
Examples in context
- The thieves took the jewels.Singular: The thief took the jewels.
- Police caught both thieves.Singular: Police caught the thief.
