I was wondering why 'happinesses' and 'gratitude' can be made plural. Please explain!
A Anonymous Guest Oct 5, 2004 #1 I was wondering why 'happinesses' and 'gratitude' can be made plural. Please explain!
A ARMION Guest Oct 5, 2004 #2 I guess they can be used for emphatic purposes.. (I am not quite sure) to me i have never come across this...
I guess they can be used for emphatic purposes.. (I am not quite sure) to me i have never come across this...
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Oct 6, 2004 #3 I wouldn't use either in the plural.;-)
C Casiopea VIP Member Joined Sep 21, 2003 Member Type Other Oct 6, 2004 #4 nancy said: I was wondering why 'happinesses' and 'gratitude' can be made plural. Please explain! Click to expand... Well, it's rare but I've heard both 'gratitudes' and 'happinesses': Gratitudes of love. (More than one phrase praising love) Happinesses beyond my dreams. (More than one thing that makes you happy.) In the above context both are count nouns. All the best,
nancy said: I was wondering why 'happinesses' and 'gratitude' can be made plural. Please explain! Click to expand... Well, it's rare but I've heard both 'gratitudes' and 'happinesses': Gratitudes of love. (More than one phrase praising love) Happinesses beyond my dreams. (More than one thing that makes you happy.) In the above context both are count nouns. All the best,