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What are some words that become a new base word when they plural nouns?

Here are some words that become a new base word when they are plural nouns:

Words that change completely:

* Child -> Children

* Tooth -> Teeth

* Foot -> Feet

* Man -> Men

* Woman -> Women

* Person -> People

* Mouse -> Mice

* Goose -> Geese

* Ox -> Oxen

Words with slight changes:

* Fish -> Fish (same, but can be used as "fishes" to imply different species)

* Sheep -> Sheep (same)

* Series -> Series (same)

* Species -> Species (same)

Words that change the ending:

* Box -> Boxes

* Brush -> Brushes

* Church -> Churches

* Dish -> Dishes

* Fly -> Flies

* Toy -> Toys

* Story -> Stories

* Berry -> Berries

It's important to remember that some words have both regular and irregular plural forms. For example, "octopus" can be "octopuses" or "octopi".

These are just a few examples, and there are many other words that have unique plural forms. If you're unsure how to pluralize a word, always consult a dictionary or grammar guide.

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