Can Folk Be Plural?

Can Folk Be Plural?

But while British speakers favor "folk" as the plural, Americans usually say "folks," and this is considered standard English in the U.S. The plural "folk" ("country folk") does pop up in American English too, especially in the Appalachian region, an area where many old British usages still survive, e.g., "afeared," " ...

What is the plural form of folks?

The plural form of folk is folk or folks. Find more words!

Do we say folk or folks?

In American English, folk and folks can both mean a group of people with a small difference. “Folk” is a collective noun and refers to a group of people in general. “Folks” is a group of individuals. In some situations, you can use either folk or folks but in other situations, it can be best to use folk or folks.

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