Collective Noun for Badgers
What Is a Group of Badgers Called?
A group of badgers is called a cete.Collective Noun | Usage |
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cete | a cete of badgers |
cete of badgers
What Type of Word is "Cete"?
The word "cete" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Cete Is" or "Cete Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "cete" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:- The cete is moving nearer.
- The cete are moving in different directions.
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