families
Translation
families
Examples
Many families live in this area.
Many families live in this area.
These two families of plants are related.
These two families of plants are related.
Grammar Patterns
families ((of sth.)) groups of related things These two families of plants are related.
families (as a subject) groups of related people Many families live in this area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: households, clans, kin; Antonyms: individuals
Etymology
Plural of 'family', from Latin 'familia' (household). In English, for nouns ending in consonant + 'y', the 'y' changes to 'ies' for the plural.
Memory Tips
Remember the plural spelling rule: the 'y' in 'family' changes to 'ies'.