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Calves/Calfs
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Calves vs. Calfs
Calves
The plural form of 'calf', referring to young cows or the lower part of the back of the leg.
Examples:
Synonyms:
This word has no synonyms
Antonyms:
elders
adults
Calfs
Young domestic animals, especially of cattle, or the lower back part of the leg in humans
Examples:
Synonyms:
juveniles
Antonyms:
adult
elder
Ways to tell them apart:
Calves
is the correct plural form for both the young of certain animals and for the part of the lower leg between the knee and ankle in humans.
Calfs
is a common misspelling; remember that most nouns ending in
f
change to
ves
in their plural form (e.g.,
loaf
to
loaves
).
Think of other similar words, such as
wolves
and
shelves
, to reinforce that the f-to-ves rule applies here as well.
When to use calves:
When to use calfs:
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