Plural of dread
regular plural
The plural of dread is dreads.
Forms of dread
| Singular | dread /dɹɛd/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | dreads /dɹɛdz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Dreads in a sentence
- Many people who have Rasta leanings don’t always wear dreads but support the faith in other ways.2011, Nick Davis, “Rastafari”, in Jamaica (Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture), London: Kuperard, →ISBN, chapter 3…. From the entry rasta
- He's nervous and irritable and he dreads any noise or confusion — " "Ataxophobia," Tom murmured.1975, A. l. furman, Dog Stories More, →ISBN, page 36. From the entry ataxophobia
- Another critic observes Gandhism dreads the 'onslaught of technology' because it creates unemployment.1945, Mohanlal Lallubhai Dantwala, Gandhism Reconsidered, page 28. From the entry Gandhism
- It thrives in the high mountains; it is fond of dry places, but dreads water.1938, Berthold Laufer, The American Plant Migration Part I: The Potato, page 72. From the entry Shensi
- “You know my boyfriend has divine dreads.2005, Jackee Budesta Batanda, “Life Sucks… Sometimes”, in Seventh Street Alchemy: A Selection of Works from the Caine Prize for African…. From the entry rasta
Meaning of dread
- verb To fear greatly.
- verb To anticipate with fear.
- verb To be in dread, or great fear.
Questions about the plural of dread
- What is the plural of dread?
- The plural of dread is dreads.
- Is dread countable?
- Dread is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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