Collective Noun for Goldfinches
What Is a Group of Goldfinches Called?
A group of goldfinches is called a charm.Collective Noun | Usage |
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charm | a charm of goldfinches |
charm of goldfinches
Other Words for a Group of Goldfinches
While charm is the most common collective noun for goldfinches, a group of goldfinches is also called a pantheon, drum, troubling, or chirm.What Type of Word is "Charm"?
The word "charm" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Charm Is" or "Charm Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "charm" 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 charm is moving nearer.
- The charm are moving in different directions.
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