Can Tardy Be Plural?

Make sure that you are using tardy as a noun, because this is rare; tardy is almost always used as an adjective meaning “late." And as an adjective, tardy has no plural form, because adjectives in English stay the same regardless of whether the noun they modify is singular or plural.

What's the plural of tardy?

tardy. noun. plural tardies. Definition of tardy (Entry 2 of 2) : an instance of being tardy (as to a class)

How do u spell tardies?

tar·dy
  1. tar′di·ly adv.
  2. tar′di·ness n.
  3. Synonyms: tardy, late, overdue. These adjectives mean not arriving, occurring, acting, or done at the scheduled, expected, or usual time: tardy in making a dental appointment; late for the plane; an overdue bus. Antonym: prompt.
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