Ps Meaning and Definition
Pu
Pronunciation
/pɪs/
Part of Speech
Suffix
Definition
A suffix used to form possessive nouns, typically added to the end of a word to indicate possession or belonging.
Examples
- cats>Ps
- manPs son
Synonyms
- ‘s
- possessive
Antonyms
- none
Etymology
The suffix ‘s is an abbreviated form of the personal pronoun “his”, used to indicate possession, from Old English “his” to Modern English “his”.
Usage Notes
The suffix ‘s is a common and necessary part of the English language, used to form possessive nouns.
Cultural References
The suffix ‘s has been used in popular culture, such as in the name “Psalms” in the book of the Bible, and in the title “P’s and Q’s” a phrase meaning “essential details”.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- P’s and Q’s
Related Words or Phrases
- belong
- possess
Collocations
- catsPs
- manPs son
Frequency of Use
The suffix ‘s is a common and frequently used part of the English language.
Common Misspellings
- p’s
- ps