Collective Noun for Swans
What Is a Group of Swans Called?
A group of swans is called a bevy.Collective Noun | Usage |
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bevy | a bevy of swans |
bevy of swans
Other Words for a Group of Swans
While bevy is the most common collective noun for swans, a group of swans is also called a bank or wedge (in V formation in flight).What Type of Word is "Bevy"?
The word "bevy" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Bevy Is" or "Bevy Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "bevy" 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 bevy is moving nearer.
- The bevy are moving in different directions.
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