« thing » is a collective noun, but « stuff » may be understood to mean distinctly separate groups of things. « Thing » as a noun is incorrect. What makes it different from other collective nouns is that it is also a popular noun.

Is it something or something?

« something » is a collective « things » So while there may be many things in a bunch of « stuff », it is singular: « Where are my things? » is correct.

Is Things singular or plural?

This plural The form of things is things.

Is something an uncountable noun?

things are uncountable nounsThe way we use things is similar to things, especially in vague language phrases like: Where can we put our things? (our items) (very similar, but better than where can we put our stuff?)

What is the plural form of foodstuff?

(fuːdstʌf) Word form: plural food. variable noun [usually plural] Food is the substance that people eat.

something or something? Uncountable Nouns in English Pt 2

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Say food right?

‘Foodstuffs’ (yes, plural) Limited use – It’s more of a business term that might be used for different products that food companies supply to supermarkets.

Is the term clerk correct?

staff or employee

A: If you are referring to a group of people within an organization, the correct word is employees. … a common word is employee or staff. You can also use Staffs as a third-person singular verb meaning « work or operation. » She works at the store every Monday.

Is something slang?

informal. A person’s industry, skills, fields, facts, etc.: She knows her stuff. slang. any kind of drugespecially illegal.

What is the plural form of think?

filter. Plural form of think. noun.

What is a plural number?

Things /ˈθɪŋ/ nouns.plural thing.

How to use eg in a sentence?

Here is an example of the correct use of commas in a sentence:

1. In this forest you will see many types of conifers such as pine and spruce.
2. Trees such as oaks and elms will not grow at this height.
3. Citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruits, are rich in vitamin C.

So many things or so many things?

« A lot » is correct Because « stuff » is an uncountable noun.

@OldGezer I think so too. Thanks for your help @jjeonkim « Much » is used with uncountable nouns. « Many » is used with countable nouns.

What is the difference between employee and stuff?

As a noun, the difference between something and an employee

that’s it things are miscellaneous; things; (with the possessive) personal items, while staff is (tags) a long, straight stick, especially one used to aid in walking.

Is it furniture or furniture right?

This noun furniture countable or uncountable. In a more general, commonly used context, the plural would also be furniture. However, in a more specific context, the plural can also be furniture, eg referring to various types of furniture or a collection of furniture.

What is YEGG in slang?

yegg \YEG\ noun. : One who broke open the safe to steal : safe cracker; also: robber.

What is a sudden?

: outstretched, up or forward: the protruding chin of the mountains reaching into the sky. transitive verb. : Lead to project. sudden.

Why is something called Stuff?

« The word first came up in the conversation in the return briefing. It was like, ‘All the things you’ve done’ … we walked out of that meeting and I turned around and went, ‘This is something, it has to be something ! it’s as democratized as possible – It’s just all things in life. « 

Who are the employees?

a staff member is a staff memberespecially in political organizations or the press. [mainly US] The paper has a small full-time staff.

How to use employee in a sentence?

serving staff.

1. Bread is the rod of life.
2. A staff member was soon caught fighting the dog.
3. All hospital staff were very supportive.
4. There are standard procedures for firing employees.
5. We will have only skeleton staff left over the Christmas period.
6. He declined to name the staff involved.

Are there employees?

Better to use « employee is » When « staff » is used as a plural unit. Where the employee in question refers to a group of people, « employee is » is the correct format.

What does provider mean in English?

1: Livestock dry food : feeding. 2: food, food.

What does Comestable mean?

edible; edible. noun. Usually food. Food; Food: The table is filled with all kinds of food.

What do you mean by food?

: Substances with edible value : Food ingredients before or after processing.