Plural of sheep
irregular plural
The plural of sheep is sheep, the same as the singular.
Forms of sheep
| Singular | sheep /ˈʃiːp/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | sheep /ˈʃiːp/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Less standard forms: sheeps (nonstandard).
Meaning of sheep
- noun A woolly ruminant of the genus Ovis.
- noun A member of the domestic species Ovis aries, the most well-known species of Ovis.
- noun A timid, shy person who is easily led by others.
Plural the same as the singular
Questions about the plural of sheep
- What is the plural of sheep?
- The plural of sheep is sheep, the same as the singular.
- Is sheep countable?
- Sheep is a countable and uncountable noun.
- Is sheeps correct?
- sheeps is marked nonstandard in Wiktionary. The usual plural of sheep is sheep.
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