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Latest post Sat, Oct 11 2008 3:24 AM by Yoong Liat. 1 replies.
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MVB  +  575332 Sat, 11 Oct 08 03:02 AM
Hi,

When I was young, I learned that "fish" meant one fish or many.  Now, the word "fishes" exists.  Can you please tell me how to use the word "fishes"?

Thanks.

MVB
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Yoong Liat  +  575333 Sat, 11 Oct 08 03:24 AM

Hi MVB

Welcome to the Forums.

The plural of 'fish' is 'fish'. If you want to emphasise the various types of fish, use 'fishes'.
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