plural exceptions

cardoc · #1 02-Jun-2006, 07:58

I am trying to answer a question on a game quiz. When a "s" is added to a certain word it does not become a plural but changes the word entirely. The word can be used as a verb or a noun. I Can not figure this out. Can you help me?

Coffa · #2 03-Jun-2006, 01:12

bus

cardoc · #3 03-Jun-2006, 04:57

I thought bus was going to work but then they added a clue. The puzzle now reads: If you add an "s" to the end of a certain word, you will not form a plural word. You will instead make a brand new word, wich can be either a verb or a noun. You begin by not having any in the world. What is the brand-new word?

**Tdol** · #4 03-Jun-2006, 08:06

I agree with Coffa- 'buss'means kiss, as a noun and verb, and you start life without any kisses:
http://www.onelook.com/?w=buss&ls=a

cardoc · #5 03-Jun-2006, 23:32

That makes sense but I am going to wait until I am sure. We lose points in this game if we guess wrong.

cardoc · #6 03-Jun-2006, 23:56

I thought of the word "cares" add an s makes caress. Caress can be either a verb or noun. Any Thoughts?

**Tdol** · #7 04-Jun-2006, 05:03

That's a good one and fits the pattern and clue.

cardoc · #8 04-Jun-2006, 09:30

I answered the puzzle and cares/caress was correct. Thanks

Mister Micawber · #9 04-Jun-2006, 11:41

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What did we win?
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**Tdol** · #10 05-Jun-2006, 04:46

Coffa will buss you later.

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