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    Default fault or faultS

    If you find fault with something or someone, you look for mistakes and complain about them.

    FAULT is a countable noun. Why is there no 's' behind the word 'fault' in the above sentence?
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    Default Re: fault or faultS

    'Fault' sometimes functions uncountably. It does in the phrase 'find fault with'.
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    Your thread title should include all or part of the word/phrase being discussed.
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