boys
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for boys, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Plural of "boy"; male children or young men.
Synonyms
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How to use boys
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Frequently asked questions
What does “boys” mean?
The word “boys” means plural of "boy"; male children or young men. In plain terms, more than one boy.
How do you pronounce “boys”?
“Boys” is pronounced boyz (/bɔɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “boys” in a sentence?
Here is “boys” used in a sentence: “The boys played football in the park all afternoon.”
What part of speech is “boys”?
“Boys” is a noun.
Is “boys” a common word?
“Boys” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the singular of boys?
The singular is 'boy.' 'Boys' is simply its plural, formed by adding -s, and refers to more than one male child or young man. The possessive forms are 'boy's' for one boy and 'boys'' for several, which are different from the plain plural 'boys.'
What is the difference between boys and guys?
'Boys' specifically means male children or young men and points to youth. 'Guys' is casual and far broader: it usually means men of any age and, when addressing a group, can even include women, as in 'hey guys.' Boys stresses age, guys stresses informality.