Scarfs vs. Scarves

grammatical number synonyms

This time, we're gonna discuss the differences and similarities between the plural forms of 'scarf'. Let's begin our journey, shall we?

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both are plural forms of the noun 'scarf'. However, 'scarves' is more common among native speakers than 'scarfs'.

Differences

These two have no differences. The point is that 'scarves' is more common among native speakers.

Similarities

They are both plural forms of the noun 'scarf'. Look at the examples below:

Women have started to burn their headscarves as a way of showing their rejection.

Here, use these scarfs if necessary/

Are They Interchangeable?

Most native speakers use these terms interchangeably. Compare:

✓ Forcing women to wear headscarves is depriving them of their human rights.

✓ Forcing women to wear headscarfs is depriving them of their human rights.

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