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Rule "wolfs vs wolves"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: wolfs vs wolves
Message: The plural of the word "wolf" (= animal) is <suggestion>wolves</suggestion>.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wolf
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He is scared of the wolfs.
    Correction suggestion: wolves
ID: WOLFS [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-09 22:33:08 +0100)