-es

a plural suffix occurring in loanwords from Greek:
Hyades.

-es

variant of -s ² in verbs ending in s, z, ch, sh, or post-consonantal y: passes; buzzes; pitches; dashes; studies.

-es

variant of -s ³ in nouns ending in s, z, ch, sh, or post-consonantal y, and in nouns ending in f with v in the plural: losses; fuzzes; riches; ashes; babies; sheaves.

⁴

Symbol, Chemistry.

einsteinium.

E.S.

⁵

abbreviation for

Education Specialist.

-es

suffix

for nouns ending in ch, s, sh, z, postconsonantal y, for some nouns ending in a vowel, and nouns in f with v in the plural, a variant of -s 1
ashes
heroes
calves
for verbs ending in ch, s, sh, z, postconsonantal y, or a vowel, a variant of -s 1
preaches
echoes
steadies

abbreviation for

El Salvador (international car registration)

the internet domain name for

Spain

⁴

the chemical symbol for

einsteinium

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Word History and Origins

Origin of -es¹

From the Greek suffix -es

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Example Sentences

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Much of its exports go through the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam, as well as essential imports such as fuel and machinery.

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Losing access to Dar es Salaam would likely force Malawi to move shipments through the Mozambican ports of Beira and Nacala - options that may be more expensive.

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The bartender reminds him that drinking is drinking, and Norris replies, “I’ll tell you what, bud. You watch me drink six of these sons of b—es and I’ll come back in here tomorrow and drink six whiskeys and you tell me if you notice the f—ing difference.”

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She also teased her catty upcoming single “Él No Es Tuyo” — set for release in early March, the song notably features her former rival, Bellakath.

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How would you describe the experience of burying the beef with Bellakath for your next single “Él No Es Tuyo”? It was time.

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