Plural of superior
regular plural
The plural of superior is superiors.
Forms of superior
| Singular | superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | superiors |
| Countable | countable |
Superiors in a sentence
- The mafioso flipped on his superiors to get a lighter sentence.From the entry flip
- Her no-nonsense way of resolving issues impressed her superiors.From the entry no-nonsense
- He would have to convince his immediate superiors that he had not kept the monies himself.2013, Philip Bean, Drugs and Crime, page 161. From the entry smurfer
- “But I thought superiors can tutoyer those under them.” “They can.2013, Kevin G. Karpiak, “Adjusting La Police: The Use of Distance in the Calibration of Legitimate Violence among the Police Nationale”…. From the entry vouvoy
- For the most part, neither superiors nor fellow guards took action when they saw the abuse.2011, Ervin Staub, Overcoming Evil: Genocide, Violent Conflict, and Terrorism, Oxford Universtiy Press (2013) (hardcover) (paperback)…. From the entry bystandership
Meaning of superior
- adjective Higher in rank, status, or quality.
- adjective Of high standard or quality.
- adjective Greater in size or power.
Questions about the plural of superior
- What is the plural of superior?
- The plural of superior is superiors.
- Is superior countable?
- Superior is a countable noun.
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